Civil War Era Officer’s Folding Grooming & Toiletry Case / SOLD

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Civil War Era Officer’s Folding Grooming & Toiletry Case

Leather Covered with Brass Mounts An original mid-19th century folding grooming case of the type favored by officers during the American Civil War. The outer case is bound in embossed leather with tooled border designs and fitted with a recessed brass campaign handle and working lock mechanism. The interior opens in sections, revealing a complete gentleman’s grooming and travel set.

 

Inside are various compartments lined in velvet and Morocco leather, including:  Mirror set into the lid with its original blue paper backing, Scissors and tortoise shell comb secured under leather straps, Glass and metal canisters for pomades, ointments, or powders,  Blown glass bottle with ground stopper for cologne or spirits, Mother-of-pearl handled manicure tools including nail files, button hook, cuticle tool, and ear spoon, Brush with animal hair bristles, Small coin type pocketbook and sewing accessories including needles in their original yellow packet.

 

The case folds compactly into a traveling box measuring approx. 6”x8”x5”, retaining a deep red velvet-lined inner panel with gilt-tooled border. Condition shows expected period wear with some abrasions to the leather, loss to paper lining behind the half of the mirror that remains, and tarnish to the plated containers, but overall remains well-preserved and complete.

 

Such English-made toiletry and grooming cases were luxury imports, often purchased privately by Union and Confederate officers who wished to maintain gentlemanly standards of appearance in camp or on campaign. They represent the intersection of military life and personal refinement during the mid-19th century and are rarely found today in this complete state.

 

Inventory Number: PER 466

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