A TORTOISESHELL AND GILT-METAL SINGING-BIRD BOX
CIRCA 1900
The rectangular tortoiseshell box with gilt-metal panel engraved with bird and butterfly, opening to reveal a bird with colored plumage, hinged back panel, apparently unmarked
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) long
A TORTOISESHELL AND GILT-METAL SINGING-BIRD BOX
CIRCA 1900
The rectangular tortoiseshell box with gilt-metal panel engraved with bird and butterfly, opening to reveal a bird with colored plumage, hinged back panel, apparently unmarked
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) long