THOMAS DICKS ENGLISH STERLING & CRYSTAL DRESSING SET IN LEATHER BOUND BOX,Circa 1830's. Case marked Edwards, Manufacturer to the King, 21 King Street, Bloomsbury. London. Sterling marked Thomas Dicks. Rectangular box with brass oval medallion to cove, having chased bird & anchor motif. Opening to a fitted interior; the cover having an emerald velvet lined hidden leather writing compartment with gilt leather writing surface and satin lined pocket for stationary. Main case having a removable tray, holding eight cut crystal decanters/boxes with sterling covers and bird & anchor motif. Tray lifts out to reveal a second layer holding various bone implements including nail files, button hooks, etc. Intact aside from two pairs of scissors lacking. Lifts out to hidden compartment on bottom. Back compartment having two cut crystal inkwells centering compartments for pen knibs and cut crystal box. All sterling covers having the bird & anchor motif, all but one being pierced. - Box: 4" high x 12" wide x 8 1/4" deep. Estimate $500-700
In very good condition. Lacking two scissors, otherwise intact with several added pieces. Wear to leather case in several areas though it presents very well. A key is present but not appearing to be functional for lock.
