Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Hand tooled and quite heavy, the box may have been used as a spice or betel box. It actually has a buttoned red velvet interior and also a cushioned red velvet buttoned base.
This would make an attractive keepsake or jewellery box.
The box measures 30 cms by 30 cms and is 17 cms high.
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Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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