Oblong, with curved lid and rounded corners, semi-transparent, featuring gold piqué work in cross-like pattern all over box body, small gold shield attached to front. Lid hinged on left side. Gold release button on right side. Striker carved into box bottom.
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Unknown artist<span style="display: none;">Unknown artist</span></div>
late 19th century
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