
A fine 19th century coromandel wood dressing chest by G Betjemann & Sons London for Kilpatrick & Co London & Melbourne.
A fully fitted interior with ten cut glass bottles and jars, nine with silver plated tops, one (a replacement) sterling silver.
Complete with a secret document file and a jewellery drawer.
English circa 1880
31 X 23 cm, height : 20cm
George Betjamenn & Sons established in London 1855.
Fine quality dressing, writing case and fancy furniture makers.
Exhibited : International exhibition 1862, International Exposition Paris 1867.
Kilpatrick and Co established 1853 and were Mathematical Instrument Makers, Opticians, Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Watchmakers operating in Melbourne at various Collins Street addresses between 1876 and 1898.