LARGE RECTANGULAR TIN BOX in rosewood veneer and fillets and light wood marquetry from the Louis Philippe period, the hinged lid adorned with an oil painting on panel decorated with flowers (damaged) under glass. Interior with two lidded compartments lined with silver paper (reported) and including a cylindrical Minerve 950 Millièmes silver box (later, reported) by VILLARD et Cie with hammered lid and cordelière molding P. 318 g Total dimensions H. 13.5 cm - D. 10.5 cm 16 x 30 x 15 cm (Incomplete of its key, cracks)

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