possibly English, early 19th century, wooden box covered outside with decoupage of natural material and inside with bright pink paper, 36 small pink and blue pasteboard boxes arranged in two levels (the range in top tray with gold braid corners) contain hundreds of small shells, thin gold-colored metal lion's paw feet on bottom corners and medallion on top of box, no marks, 4-1/2 x 9-3/4 in., generally good condition, little boxes are a bit worn and slightly grimy. Notes: ?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.. Provenance: Private Collection generally good condition, little boxes are a bit worn and slightly grimy