British, late 18th/19th century, satinwood with inlaid shell panel on front and lid, ivory escutcheon with key, inner lid with pull, 4-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.; octagonal, string and barber pole inlay, ivory escutcheon, felt applied to bottom, 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.   

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octagonal one piece veneer off but present; both lacking foil linings, minor wear consistent with age and use