19th century, of octagonal form, with four winged dragon form feet, gilt hand painted decoration of figures and buildings within cartouches, scrolling foliate, bat, and butterfly borders, interior fitted with two pewter boxes in engraved design, with ivory pulls, 6-1/2 x 10-3/4 x 8 in. 

Note: ◉This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

damage, chipping, and flaking to surface, mostly at edges, rubbing and losses to details at lid, denting and warping to pewter boxes