Rosewood veneers and copper clad borders, papered interior, brass escutcheon, engraved plaque to lid: "Presented / To / William Michie / Veterinary Surgeon / By a Member of his Friends / Upon his leaving Loch gilphead / In the neighborhood of which he had usefully & successfully / Practised for several Years. / October, 1847." Includes key.

5 3/4 x 21 1/8 x 12 in.

Some shrinkage cracks and some small areas of veneer loss; paper wrinkling and lifting in some areas; lid sits askew to base due to shrinkage.