An early Victorian old sheffield silver plate fitted rosewood travelling vanity and writing set, circa 1840
the case of rectangular form with rounded brass bound corners, the sides inset brass handles, the hinged lid with and inset shaped oval plaque engraved with initials L/A E. The interior fitted with red velvet and two lift out leather bound wooden trays, the top one fitted with three graduated rectangular glass jars with silver plate lids, two circular jars, a travelling inkwell, two glass scent bottles, six sowing items, the back section with s soap box, two larger circular jars and two larger scent bottles. The inside of lid with a drop down section to reveal a removable leather mounted mirror. Lock deficient, key present.
Length - 37 cm / 14.6 inches