England, mid-19th century, celluloid faux tortoiseshell veneers, tall sarcophagus form with inlaid mother of pearl escutcheon and silver stringing, opens to twin-lidded compartments and bone-veneers, raised on four bun feet, includes key.

6 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Good estate condition; interior tea compartments with some remnants of tin lining; later paint to underside.