55: A 19TH CENTURY TORTOISE VENEER SEWING BOX

Of sarcophagus form, the tapered rectangular case with hinged lid centering a conforming tablet on cavetto sides surmounted by twin bone spherical finials, opening to a fitted yellow silk interior of two covered divided containers centering a well, raised on brass bun feet.
Measures 5 x 8.5 x 6.75 inches.
Cracks to veneer, one spot missing on the top of the lid, and chip to trim around the base edge.
$400 - $600