Early 20th century, the lid with a playing card motif, six interior compartments contain the following items: miniature editions of Walter Scott's THE LADY OF THE LAKE and LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL; (2) small lidded boxes; pin cushion showing the Burns Monument, Edinburgh; needle holder with ferns over tartan; a cardholder; folding notepad; (6) small sewing articles.

Box 1.5 x 10.75 x 7 in.

Private Collection, Pittsboro, NC

Chips to the base; lid warped and having 3 in. hairline above the left hinge; excellent aged surfaces.

$300 - 500