Description:
Silver oval-shaped box with Carnelian stone inset in lid; machine design on bottom and along sides; cover lifts on three-lug hinge; inside rim is flat on top side at outer hinge; grille lifts on hinge flush at tim with opposite semi-circular void for thumb; four panel pierce work with leaf design; silver-gilt? Has filigree screen. *most likely match to card

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