Rectangular form of ebonized wood with cast silver tone mounts applied throughout, each side and the hinged cover with inset enameled plaques featuring mythological scenes hand-painted in jewel tone colors against a bright cobalt ground, red velvet lined interior.

4 x 6.75 x 5.75 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, NC

One corner mount to cover is a later cast replacement; some crazing to finish; minor loss to underside of box; several silver mounts have been reattached with glue; no apparent damage to plaques.

$800 - 1,200