Continental, 19th century, gilt bronze with tortoiseshell veneers, embellished with columns and busts, feet with lion head decoration, blue velvet lined interior, 7 x 7-1/2 in.Note:ÿ?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.ÿ Provenance: Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina major gilt loss, some embellishments loose