Important silver, silver vermeil, tortoise shell, ivory and crystal travel toiletry set monogrammed I.E. presented in a compartmentalized box with mobile trays in ebony veneer, inlaid with copper nets and central chased copper monogram, and provided with two lateral brass handles. Signed on the lock L. Aucoc ainé in Paris.
This box was offered by Princess Charlotte of Belgium, Empress of Mexico, and only daughter of King Leopold I of Belgium, to Mr Eloin. Attached is a letter from the Princess dated February 7, 1868.
"Mr. Eloin,
In the midst of the immense affection which nourished my heart I was sensitive to the warm impression of the regrets which you address to me for the one whom you always served with a loyal devotion.
I know how much he appreciated it and I like to say it to you on his behalf, adding the assurance of the good memory I retain and of my very sincere feelings.
Charlotte."
Box including: a large rectangular silver vermeil basin; a mahogany and silver mirror; a silver vermeil ewer and its removable handle; 2 silver stoppered perfume bottles; 4 silver lidded cream jars; 4 rectangular silver lidded boxes; a shaving brush in its silver vermeil case; a silver vermeil rectangular dish; a set of small utensils including a cabbage cutter, a button-puller, a nail-cutter, a scissor etc. 3 leather cases including ivory brushes and tortoiseshell combs, 1 small nail brush and 2 small candle holders. Bearing the Minerve hallmark for silver 950/1000th and the hallmark of the goldsmith Louis Aucoc. French work. Period : around 1860 (One glassware damaged). Size (box) : +/- 41,5x19x29 cm.
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