19th century, of typical form, gilt metal mount, opening to fitted interior with three hand painted porcelain bottles and box, gilt highlights, two with stoppers, one with lid, with key, 6 x 9-3/4 x 4-3/4 in.

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Provenance: Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

scratching, scuffing, some discoloration, chipping to back of box at base, loss to border inlay, embedded dirt in interior, wear to gilt highlights, hand painting, in-painting and chip repairs, central box with repaired hairline crack and flat chip, lock works