An antique dark brown wooden box with a weathered finish and brass latch, photographed on a dark gray background.

Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage

$84.95
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An antique dark brown wooden box with a weathered finish and brass latch, photographed on a dark gray background.
  • An antique dark brown wooden box with a weathered finish and brass latch, photographed on a dark gray background.
  • An antique wooden wall-mounted mirror with a dark brown wood frame and brass hardware, shown on a dark gray surface.
  • An antique wooden vanity box with an open hinged lid featuring a small mirror, brass hinges, a ring pull, and a front drawer with a brass knob, set against a dark gray background.
  • A small vintage wooden box with an open hinged lid and internal compartments, shown on a dark gray background next to a yellow measuring tape for scale.
  • A small rectangular dark reddish-brown wooden box with a metal latch on the front, shown next to a yellow tape measure on a gray surface.
  • A small vintage wooden box with a hinged lid and brass handle, shown on a dark gray surface next to a yellow measuring tape for scale.
  • A small vintage wooden box with a dark reddish-brown finish and brass latch, photographed on a dark gray surface.
  • A small vintage wooden chest or jewelry box with a distressed reddish-brown finish and an antique brass latch on a dark gray background.
  • A vintage wooden folding mirror with a dark brown wood frame and a small brass hinge, shown open against a dark gray background.
  • Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage
  • Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage
  • An antique dark brown wooden box with a weathered finish and brass latch, photographed on a dark gray background.
  • An antique wooden wall-mounted mirror with a dark brown wood frame and brass hardware, shown on a dark gray surface.
  • An antique wooden vanity box with an open hinged lid featuring a small mirror, brass hinges, a ring pull, and a front drawer with a brass knob, set against a dark gray background.
  • A small vintage wooden box with an open hinged lid and internal compartments, shown on a dark gray background next to a yellow measuring tape for scale.
  • A small rectangular dark reddish-brown wooden box with a metal latch on the front, shown next to a yellow tape measure on a gray surface.
  • A small vintage wooden box with a hinged lid and brass handle, shown on a dark gray surface next to a yellow measuring tape for scale.
  • A small vintage wooden box with a dark reddish-brown finish and brass latch, photographed on a dark gray surface.
  • A small vintage wooden chest or jewelry box with a distressed reddish-brown finish and an antique brass latch on a dark gray background.
  • A vintage wooden folding mirror with a dark brown wood frame and a small brass hinge, shown open against a dark gray background.
  • Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage
  • Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage
Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage

Antique East Asian Traveling Shaving Box / Tabletop Vanity Dressing Chest Vintage

$84.95
Estimated Era: Early 20th Century (circa 1910s–1930s)
Material: Heavy dense hardwood with an authentic aged reddish-brown lacquered stain finish
Country/Region of Origin: East Asia (Chinese / Japanese style)
Approximate Dimensions (Closed): 7" Wide x 5.5" Deep x 4.5" High
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible Antique Asian Traveling Vanity and Shaving Box. This portable campaign-style chest features a clever flip-up design that securely houses its original glass mirror in a sturdy wooden frame.
When opened, the interior exposes clean wooden partitions—featuring a large front storage compartment for straight razors or combs, and two smaller rear sections designed to keep grooming bottles, tins, or brushes upright during transit.
  • Hardware: Outfitted with its original rustic hardware, including a classic East Asian style metal swing drop-handle on the top lid, aged flush hinges, and a functional front latch hook setup.
  • Base: Features four carved, built-in wooden corner feet on the bottom panel.
  • Condition: Beautiful, honest antique condition with a gorgeous, dark-patinated surface showing genuine historic wear, character scuffs, and minor lacquer thinning from decades of use. The original silvering on the mirror shows light, attractive age distortion ("mirror rot") that collectors highly covet for authentic rustic display. All hinges and compartments are structurally sound and fully functional.
Please review the listing photos carefully with the included measuring tape to verify exact dimensions and close-up cosmetic details before bidding. Sold as-is.

 

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