Antique Dutch 19th Century Jewelry Box in Beautiful Old Natural Tortoise Shell, 6" x 3" x 2" Id'd still all in their perfectly

still all in their perfectly fitted recesses

It is not hinged

The frame is original and has suffered some loss over time and has had restoration work that is quite well done

The slightly lower silver content adds strength and is quite common in these smaller teaspoon sets

In this condition

Antique Dutch 19th Century Jewelry Box in Beautiful Old Natural Tortoise Shell, 6" x 3" x 2" Id'd still all in their perfectlyDomed top and serpentine form on this elegant mid late 1800s jewelry box, the last of my decades long collection being closed out. The top is semi transparent shell so you can see the beautiful mottles of cognac to chocolate of the shell, while the rest of the box is in wood with tortoise shell veneer. It does have an ivory lip, and ivory feet (one slightly different and apparently a replacement). Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good