Ewbank's
Los 264
Fine 19th century vanity box in the form of mother of pearl chest, the gold mounts with chased decoration of C scrolls and human masks, the escutcheon with dogs heads, supported on four shell feet. The interior fitted with two glass scent bottles the gold caps with enamel figures of a dog and a salamander, a gold purse with enamelled flowers enclosing a mirror, ear spoon, tweezers and a folding spatula. The gold mounts and fittings are unmarked but test as gold (14ct) 6.5cm x 4.5cm x 6.5cm including swing handleCondition Report: Overall, in good condition for age. Mother of pearl is good with light surface scratches but no chips or losses, the gold decoration and feet are good, slight bending to the feet but sits well. Inside, the red velvet is worn and shows multiple marks, the gold stand has light surfaced scratches along with small chips and dents around the holes for the items, there is one significant dent. The scent bottles are good, 2-3 small chips to the glass, enamel is good, the lids do not fit snugly and would fall out if turned over. Spoon and spatula are good. Tweezers are tarnished. Gold purse compact opens and closes well, enamel is good, marks to the reverse due to snug fitting in the holder, mirror is fairly scratched and worn but not cracked or broken.
