A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered box, second half 19th century
A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered box, second half 19th century

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A Victorian tortoiseshell veneered box, second half 19th century
The domed and faceted cover with gilt metal and ivory stringing, the front, back and sides with canted corners, with later resin escutcheon to the front, the interior lined with blue velvet, some restorations and replacements -- 11in. (28cm.) wide, 8in. (20.3cm.) deep, 3in. (7.6cm.) high

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