Antique Victorian Carved Jewelry, Sewing Box, Chest, Ornate Figural, Dated 1873 spoon and is a full French

and is a full French carafe

The item is an etui (small case) or "necessaire" which item would hold items necessary such as the note card that is still in place within this one

There may be some loss and/or corrosion to the boulle style inlays (note the corner inlays) and a bit of raised stringing along the right side lid

Simply gorgeous

Antique Victorian Carved Jewelry, Sewing Box, Chest, Ornate Figural, Dated 1873 spoon and is a full FrenchAbsolutely gorgeous & large antique Victorian era hand carved jewelry or sewing box, a magnificent decorative chest with ornate figural carvings around the sides, bird & foliage ornamented top and "1873" carved in rear base! Another beautiful antique box, I must admit that these fabulous old decorative and table boxes have always been a love of mine and we have quite an extensive collection available online so be sure to browse some while