Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The edges with boxwood stringing, front and lid inlaid with formal panels, ebony escutcheon.
Original pen decorated worn green paper lining to the lid and foil compartments lining.

No indication that inner lids were ever present.
In very good sound condition, signs of age, use and wear, still very presentable with rich colours.
7,3/8" x 4,1/8" x 5" or 187mm x 104mm x 126mm
weight 614 grams.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century
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