late 19th century, bronze-mounted, shed-form, mechanical lever opens hinged lid and front door to reveal open interior and match box, match strike at front, ivory plaque reads "PARLEZ au CONCIERGE", 7-1/2 x 9 x 6-3/4 in.

Provenance: Property From an Important Tennessee Living EstateNote:

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good restored condition, very minor shrinkage cracks, lever lacking decorative element, small crack at ivory plaque, other minor cracks, repairs, other typical surface wear