Toilet case
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1800 - 1830
Materials
metal, wood, textile and ivory
Measurements
115 mm (H)343 mm (W)255 mm (D)
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Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220906
Summary
Early 19th century needlework and toilet case, the Boulle case rectangular ogee shape finely engraved and inlaid. The interior is fitted with two trays and lined in pastel blue silk velvet. The fitments, of exceptional quality and completeness, are mainly in ivory and cut steel. Containing a needlework purse marked, F.A.V.L (Frances Anne Vane Londonderry)
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009) 1976
Credit line
Mount Stewart (The Londonderry Collection)