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The International Exhibition: dressing-case by Messrs. Howell, James, and Co. of Regent-street, 1862 Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: dressing-case by Messrs. Howell, James, and Co. of Regent-street, 1862 Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: dressing-case by Messrs. Howell, James, and Co. of Regent-street, 1862. The exterior of the case is plain in appearance, being of dark polished wood...yet there is an elegance and unobtrusive refinement about the external aspect which are indicative of costliness and magnificence within. A looking-glass, surrounded by rich ornamental pierced and incised work, occupies the interior of the lid; a series of beautifully-cut bottles, mounted with gold set with small coral beads, occurs at the back of the case...and beneath are stored brushes with ivory backs, covered with pierced work, gilt and enriched with coral...From the front of the box a tray falls, filled with necessary knicnacks [sic] as button-hooks with malachite handles...The whole enrichments of the case are gilt, and are in the French Renaissance style; they are delicate and beautiful...But the peculiarity of the case consists in a mechanical contrivance by which the mere raising the lid brings about the spreading of the trays and the opening of the front...it is amusing and interesting, for the lid is constantly raised and lowered by clockwork; hence the case is alternately a mere box in appearance and the showy object which we delineate'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This exquisite dressing case, created by Messrs. Howell, James, and Co. of Regent-street in 1862, is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and innovative design of the Victorian era. The exterior of the case is simple yet refined, with a dark polished wood finish that hints at the luxurious treasures hidden within. The elegance of the case is further emphasized by the rich ornamental pierced and incised work that adorns the lid. Upon opening the lid, a large looking-glass reflects the user's image, surrounded by intricate gold detailing and coral beads. The back of the case holds a series of beautifully-cut bottles, each mounted with gold and adorned with coral beads. The interior also features brushes with ivory backs, covered in pierced work and gilt, adding to the overall opulence of the piece. A unique feature of the dressing case is the mechanical contrivance that brings about the spreading of the trays and the opening of the front. This clever design allows the case to transform from a simple box to a showy object, with the mere raising of the lid. The trays are filled with various necessities, adding functionality to the already impressive design. The enrichments of the case are all gilt, and are in the French Renaissance style, showcasing delicate and beautiful craftsmanship. The intricate details and innovative design make this dressing case a true masterpiece of the Victorian era.
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