Sell a few.... Buy a few...

[Antique Hoosier]

My recent BST sales have enabled this purchase.

My Great Great Grandfather's Ivory Scaled W&B and 2 nice old John Barber's will join the 4 Ivory Scaled Greaves to form an interesting 7 day Gentleman's Dressing Case Set.

 

[rambus007]

That's pretty! What are the hooks for? Congrats!

 

[superbleu]

I think the hooks were for tying shoes.

 

[superbleu]

Also, I forgot to add...........WOW!!!!!

 

[Antique Hoosier]

That's pretty! What are the hooks for? Congrats!

Boot pulls, button hook, leather punch...

Here is the remaining description....
Offered in this sale is a fine 19th century English man's dressing case of rarely encountered Calamander wood (a variegated variety of ebony) bound in brass. The fitted interior of the case is made of a combination of leather and velvet and includes three rectangular crystal boxes with reticulated silver on copper lids, two round crystal pomade jars, four of the original seven cased razors (with Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday etched on the backs of the blades), and a large natural bristle and wood clothing brush. A spring loaded drawer opens from the front on lifting the pin next to the lock mechanism. It now contains only the original plated steel folding boot pulls, one of which has a button hook in the handle, the other a hole punch for leather. The interior of the lid drops down to reveal a leather stationary pocket and writing surface.

Marks: Other than the blades of the razors, which are marked Wm. Greaves & Sons Sheffield, box and fittings are unmarked. The top plaque engraved John P Treadwell, the original owner. This set made in England in the mid 1800's.

 

[MaritimeFanatic]

Jealous. Very Jealous................

 

[johnmrson]

Beautiful set. Very nice pick up indeed.

 

[bluemantra]

That looks awesome Mike!! Glad you were able to snag it!

 

[huntmol]

Very cool score. I sell a few razors, and think, ok these are the last ones... But they never are!

 

[Wid]

Very nice indeed, congrats.

 

[Walker]

That's an amazing set right there. Congrats!

 

[kg4ghn]

That is a great set.

 

[Hawkeye5]

Nice score!!

My problem is I buy a few, but never get around to selling a few

 

[Luc]

Very nice set!!

 

[grump]

Those look fantastic, very nice indeed!

 

[Noswad]

Everything needed for a gentleman to take an extended trip with all the luxuries of home. Enjoy it.

 

[sfcablecar]

Wonderful acquisition Mike!

 

[professorchaos]

That's cool! Please stop trying to give me RAD.

 

[Gustav]

What an elegant box, a real treat for the eyes. I would cherish such a possession.