Antique French 16" Trousse d' Voyage, Travel Valise, Case: Sterling Silver Jars, Necessaire
Travel in style! Fabulous French Belle Epoque era supple and elegant navy blue leather 'trousse d' voyage' or travel valise, complete with the original sterling silver topped cut glass perfume or cologne bottles & vanity jars! The interior finely appointed with leather fittings holding sterling silver topped contents. The case also includes two natural carved brushes and there's a vanity mirror clasped in the lid. Palais Royal style fittings, like the earlier wooden travel chests owned by Josephine herself. Yes, this one is a bit newer, likely turn of the century to early 1900s. All of the sterling tops bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" within those marks means they're .950 silver (95% pure and higher than the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). Silversmith marks are there but too tiny to be legible. A wonderful set, don't miss it! Very good condition! There is no damage to the exterior navy leather, no split seams or cracks/scuffs to the leather. T