Superb Victorian Coromandel Wood Dressing Case by H Greaves

A superb Victorian coromandel wood dressing case or toilet box by Grieves, the rising lid with gilded metal hinges and lid locking mechanism enclosing a crushed red velvet inner lid which has a vanity mirror on the reverse and drops down to reveal a secret compartment for letters and paper. There are 3 glass scent bottles and 7 other tidies all with silver plated monogrammed lids, complete set of mother of pearl and steel implements which lift out as a tray to reveal a section below for storage. The secret jewellery drawer below is released via a button and has an inset maker's plaque for H Greaves, 6 & 34 New Street, Birmingham and is lined in red velvet and has a front section for rings. The box comes with the original Bramah key and the lock works. In over 40 years in the antique business I have seen dozens of toilet boxes but none as complete and virtually unused as this one. It is a time warp.