21st Jan, 2021 12:00

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 1723
 
Lot 1723 - AN ATTRACTIVE WHITE METAL VANITY CASE BY D. F. BRIGGS & CO AND TWO COMPACTS
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AN ATTRACTIVE WHITE METAL VANITY CASE BY D. F. BRIGGS & CO AND TWO COMPACTS

ATTRACTIVE WHITE METAL VANITY CASE BY D. F. BRIGGS & CO.,
the purse shape body enclosing a fitted mirrored interior for rouge, lipstick and atomiser, the hinged cover inset with oval guilloche enamel panel with gilded vase of flowers, 8cm high, with suspension chain also an engine turned silver compact with guilloche enamel ‘wooded landscape’ cover and gilt metal oblong compact with painted oblong loch scene (3)

 

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Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150


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Condition Report
- Each in fair to worn condition. Signs of wear throughout each case exterior and interior. Some discolouration to metal. Some losses to enamel (see photo). Mirrors damaged/worn (as pictured). One compact hinge is broken and compact comes apart (as pictured) 
- Additional photographs added

 
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