Antique Victorian Celluloid Glove / Vanity Box – c. 1890–1910

Beautiful antique long-form glove box featuring a cream-colored celluloid-covered exterior with an ornate Victorian/Art Nouveau image of two fashionable women surrounded by floral and scrolling decoration.

Measures approximately 13" long x 5" wide x 3" high.

The box has:

Hinged lid

Decorative embossed sides

Period metal hardware

Working front latch

Green satin/silk-type lined interior

Gathered storage compartments along one interior side

Long narrow boxes of this style were traditionally used on a lady's dresser for storing formal gloves and other personal accessories.

Condition: Antique condition with significant age-related wear. The celluloid covering has cracking, lifting, chipping and losses, especially around the lid edges and corners. Exterior shows discoloration, stains, marks and wear. Bottom paper covering has staining, tears and losses. Interior fabric shows staining, discoloration, wear and fraying/separation around the edges. Box remains intact and the front latch functions.

Please examine all photographs carefully; they are an important part of the condition description.

Sold as found / as is, ideal for display, collection, historical decor or restoration.