Antique French Silver and Glass Cased Dresser Set
Antique French Silver and Glass Cased Dresser Set
19th century, brass bordered and ebonized wood case, with foliate and floral inlaid escutcheon and lid, the center mother of pearl inlaid cartouche with period monogram, opens to a leather lined fitted case with dresser mirror and (10) cut glass containers with elegantly engraved silver lids, no monograms to cartouche, each with maker's mark JC with heart above and star below, and French Minerva first standard mark, the upper tray lifts to reveal a divided compartment with two brushes and thin rectangular case. Includes key.
5 x 10 1/2 x 8 in.
4.65 total weighable troy oz.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: One jar possibly later; some areas of chipping to glass jars and interior stoppers; some shrinkage and scuffs to veneers.
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Antique French Silver and Glass Cased Dresser Set
19th century, brass bordered and ebonized wood case, with foliate and floral inlaid escutcheon and lid, the center mother of pearl inlaid cartouche with period monogram, opens to a leather lined fitted case with dresser mirror and (10) cut glass containers with elegantly engraved silver lids, no monograms to cartouche, each with maker's mark JC with heart above and star below, and French Minerva first standard mark, the upper tray lifts to reveal a divided compartment with two brushes and thin rectangular case. Includes key.
5 x 10 1/2 x 8 in.
4.65 total weighable troy oz.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: One jar possibly later; some areas of chipping to glass jars and interior stoppers; some shrinkage and scuffs to veneers.