NÉCESSAIRES

Nécessaires were fashionable during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were individually ordered personalized boxes made to hold the owners prized and valuable possessions. They were opulent and elaborate internally and externally. Historically Nécessaires were popular among royalty and the aristocracy.

Toulmin & Gale Nécessaires are exquisitely crafted objects. They are a celebration of history, craftsmanship and luxury handmade for the discerning person who demands the unique and the best.

Indulge yourself in the ultimate luxury of a Bespoke Crafted Nécessaire by Toulmin & Gale. A personalized masterpiece that reflects your sophistication and our craftsmanship.
Designed by you and made by us, your Nécessaire will be a unique work of art utilizing time-honored techniques and the finest materials. Create something as unique as you. We would like to hear from you. Contact us at bespoke@touminandgale1735.com

UNPARALLED CRAFTSMANSHIP

Our Nécessaires are entirely handmade by Mr. Murray in our workshop. From design, to personally selecting the wood, to making each box by hand, Mr. Murray has one singular purpose – to produce only the best examples of his craftsmanship.

PRIVATELY COMMISSION A BESPOKE NÉCESSAIRE

Indulge yourself in the ultimate luxury of a Bespoke Crafted Nécessaire by Toulmin & Gale. A personalized masterpiece that reflects your sophistication and our craftsmanship. Designed by you and made by us, your Nécessaire will be a unique work of art utilizing time-honored techniques and the finest materials. Create something as unique as you. We would like to hear from you. Contact us at bespoke@touminandgale1735.com

FOR IMMEDIATE ACQUISITION

Mr Murray has made exquisite one-off examples for immediate purchase. The examples show the quality of his craftsmanship. Once sold they will not be repeated.
Purchase at bespoke@toulminandgale1735.com

001

  • Vavona burr

  • Custom made to scale, seamless hand polished brass hinges / tray handles and lock.

  • Pale grey finest nappa leather.

  • Fixed and removable tray compartment in walnut veneer.

  • width 370mm, depth 250mm, height 145mm

  • Hidrafugo

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002

  • Hand applied high gloss piano black lacquer with sycamore inlay.

  • Custom made to scale. Hand polished stainless-steel hinges / tray handles and lock.

  • Pale blue novasuede.

  • Removable and fixed compartment in figured sycamore.

  • width 310mm , depth 210mm, height 125mm

  • Hidrofugo

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003

  • Hand applied high gloss deep purple lacquer with hand applied pearline pattern.

  • Custom made to scale. Hand polished stainless-steel hinges / tray handles and lock.

  • Pale grey novasuede.

  • Fixed compartment in sycamore.

  • width 370mm, depth 245mm, height 145mm.

  • Hidrafugo

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004

  • Figured sycamore with walnut edging, ebony and purple heart inlay.

  • Hand applied high gloss.

  • Custom made to scale. Hand polished stainless-steel hinges and tray handles.

  • Pale grey novasuede.

  • Removable and fixed compartment in figured walnut.

  • width 340mm , depth 185mm , height 110mm.

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005

  • Figured sycamore with ebony inlay.

  • Hand applied high gloss.

  • Custom made to scale. Hand polished stainless-steel hinges.

  • Dark blue novasuede.

  • Fixed compartment.

  • width 340mm , depth 180mm, height 110mm.

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006

  • Grey - blue crown cut eucalyptus veneer.

  • Hand applied high gloss lacquer.

  • Custom made to scale. Hand polished stainless-steel hinges / tray handles and lock.

  • Grey - blue novasuede.

  • Removable upper tray and lower fixed compartment in sycamore.

  • width 355mm, depth 225mm, height 145mm.

  • Hidrafugo

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007

  • Massir birchwood veneer.

  • Custom made to scale. Highly polished stainless-steel hinges / tray handles and lock.

  • Grey - blue novasuede.

  • Removable upper tray and lower fixed compartment in sycamore.

  • 370mm width, 245mm depth, 145mm height

  • Hidrafugo

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Sustainability Statement

Mr Murray personally selects his woods from low volume, sustainably grown hardwood.
All wood is from legal and sustainable sources that don’t cause deforestation or degradation.