A tooled morocco vanity case, perhaps French or Dutch,

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Object numberHC.J.12.X.5
TitleA tooled morocco vanity case, perhaps French or Dutch,
DescriptionToilet set (Mother-of-pearl) of French design including toothbrush, tongue scraper, tooth-pick (small brush on the other end), tooth powder container (? patch box), scent bottle, and a brush to flick powder off the lapels. All are mounted on mother of pearl and silver gilt framework with shields. These superbly designed and constrcted contents have never been used. All held in a fitted red morocco covered cased with gilt decoration and a mirror inside the lid.
Production date 1800 - 1810
Production periodNineteenth century, early
Object nameToilet set (Mother-of-pearl)
Object categoryDental
MaterialMother of Pearl, silver gilt, morocco
Dimensions
- Case Length: 18.5 cm
Width: 9.4 cm
Depth: 3.1 cm
toothbrush Length: 15.1 cm
Width: 1.4 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
scraper Length: 13 cm
Width: 3.2 cm
Depth: 0.9 cm
toothpick Length: 9.6 cm
Width: 1.1 cm
Depth: 0.3 cm
powder container Length: 5.5 cm
Width: 2.4 cm
Depth: 1.3 cm
scent bottle Length: 5.3 cm
Width: 2.3 cm
Depth: 1 cm
brush Length: 6.9 cm
Width: 2.6 cm
Depth: 0.4 cm