late 19th/early 20th century, floral scrollwork and beads in shallow relief, hinged top with pink enameling, ivory panel painting depicting courtship scene, signed "H. Du(?)pit", interior silk lining, stamped "France" on underside, with key, 3-1/2 x 9 x 6-1/2 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.Provenance: Private Florida CollectionNote: ?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.
Condition
scattered surface scratches, dents, and warping, areas of discoloration and tarnish, lock mechanism broken, two small cracks to enameling