Mid 19th century, likely English, black lacquered paper mache with hand-painted gilt decoration featuring scenes of figures in a landscape within a border of foliate motifs, mounted with brass handles on each side and raised on four paw feet.

6 x 12 1/2 x 8 in.

From the Collection of Carolyn Shaw, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Some lifting, flaking, and retouching to the lacquer, pin missing from the left hinge, remounting to one hinge, lacking interior tray, the handles and feet likely later.