British, 19th century, faceted sarcophagus form case with tortoiseshell veneers and ivory line inlay and escutcheon, brass paw feet and lion mask side handles, hinged lid opening to divided interior with two compartments with hinged tortoiseshell veneered lids, recessed area with glass mixing bowl, with key, 6-1/2 x 11-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation

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surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and minor warping to veneers, some losses to inlay, areas of discoloration to brass elements, lock mechanism not tested for functionality, glass bowl with some flea bites and scratches