Late 19th century, French, rectangular wood box with blue-green shagreen veneer, aubergine silk lined interior with gilt inscription "Real.Pge. Choiseuil.24-26, Paris," gilt paper details to rim, black lacquered underside.

5 x 11.25 x 8 in.

From the Collection of Julia-Carr Bayler, Richmond, Virginia; Founder of Belvedere, Inc.

Scattered veneer cracks; large horizontal veneer crack to lid; right rear hinge is loose; scratches to underside, no key.