26th Apr, 2022 10:00
East Anglian, Fine Art & Antiques Sale
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Fine quality Victorian ladies brass bound Coromandel dressing case by Jenner & Knewstub
Fine quality Victorian ladies brass bound Coromandel dressing-case by Jenner & Knewstub, 33 St James St, London, with hinged cover, containing a silver mounted mirror and wallet, opening to reveal an upper tray containing a silver mounted combined vinaigrette and perfume bottle, and thirteen hallmarked silver topped, cut glass bottles and jars (predominately London 1889), various makers over-stamped Frederick Jenner and Fabian Knewstub and all with engraved squirrel and peacock crests and motto “Ne Tentis Aut Perfice”, over a monogram H.F.P. The fall front containing an extensive fitted set of manicure, sewing and other items (21 items plus 3 missing). The fall front also reveals two concealed drawers, one containing an ivory mounted brush set, with matching crests and monogram, and the other, a jewellery drawer, with an ivory letter opener, a pair of ivory glove stretchers and a packet of three French horsehair hairnets. The dressing case is contained in its original leather travelling case embossed with initials HFP. 40cm across. Dressing case key lacking.
NB: Formerly the property of Lady Helen Faudel - Phillips, wife of Sir George Faudel - Phillips, of Balls Park, Hertford, Lord Mayor of London 1896-97.
Sold for £1,900
Condition Report
General overall condition of box is very good, some surface marks and scratching to woodwork commensurate with age and use, border veneers have some tiny cracks, brass work is marked in places and lacquering worn, front external lower brass inlay is loose but in place, lower drawer does not fasten correctly.
Silver is in very good condition, some minor surface wear and scratching, top left toilet jar cover has a small dent, all four small circular covers have a small ding to the rims in approximately the same place on each one, all other silver covers are undamaged. Mirror is in good condition. Hallmarks are good. Silver items in tray are in good condition. Silver plated items have minor surface marking in places.
Glassware is generally good with traces of residue from previous contents, one of the larger rectangular glass boxes has a chip to one corner of the rim and top of one screw top jar is also chipped, otherwise no other damage or cracks. Photographs to follow.
Outer leather case is in generally good condition, some minor wear and scuffing.
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Auction: East Anglian, Fine Art & Antiques Sale, 26th Apr, 2022
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