Victorian Mulberry Wood Campaign Toilette Box Railway Coach Panel escutcheon plate

escutcheon plate

this is a super example of the ingenuity of trench art in the early 20th Century

the deep impasto and vibrancy of the colours combine to make this a high impact oil painting

Width of base:  8

Victorian Mulberry Wood Campaign Toilette Box Railway Coach Panel escutcheon plateA rare early Victorian brass mounted mulberry wood campaign toilette box. This superb antique gentleman's travelling box opens to reveal a mirror, brushes and various zinc canisters. There is a compartment for documents concealed behind the mirror. The mirror is a replacement. The box has a working lock and key. The rich colour and distinctive grain of the mulberry wood are complimented by the brass mounts, making this an outstanding antique campaign