Shaving stand
1830-1850
Place madeEngland, Europe
Wood (probably mahogany), textile, glass, metal (probably tin), brass, steel, mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoise shell
Overall: 4 5/8 x 11 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. ( 11.7 x 28.9 x 18.4 cm )
2155
DescriptionWood (probably mahogany) shaving stand with gilt decoration on outside of box, keyhole surround, and space for (disattached) brass plaque on top; detachable mirror on underside of lid kept in place by two gilt leaf-shaped fixtures; top shelf partitioned into compartments covered in purple velvet, central compartment lifts out, as does entire shelf; bottom partitioned into three compartments, covered in foil (probably aluminum); accessories include folding razor with mother-of-pearl sheath, tortoise shell strap, ivory-backed toothbrush in tin container with hinged lid, two colorless square glass bottles with stoppers, and one colorless glass medicine bottle with cork.Markingsengraved: on handle of razor: "[vertical symbol composed of O+O] JOSEPH ELLIOT'S/CELEBRATED RAZOR"
pressed: on side of medicine bottle: "DELLUC & CO/NEW YORK"
ClassificationsFURNITURE
