Antique HC Black Forest 9.75" Document, Jewelry Box, Casket w/ Birds, Excellent portrait mininature we've tested the cartouche and

we've tested the cartouche and it does test as 18k gold

925 standard for "sterling" silver (a few handles bear the tiny French boar's head hallmark for

but the fact that it is a corner leaves that open space

Very good to excellent condition throughout

A truly magnificent piece

Antique HC Black Forest 9.75" Document, Jewelry Box, Casket w/ Birds, Excellent portrait mininature we've tested the cartouche andAn exceptionally fine c. 1890 1910 hand carved jewelry chest, box, from the Black Forest carvers of Switzerland. The pair of crested birds up top are superb anatomical studies, both, and remain in such fine condition throughout. The added width at widest point with legs makes this a large 9. 75". Standing tall, too, at 9. 5" tall. Beautifully ornamented throughout. The interior of this one is 7" width, 6. 75" front to back, and 2 3 8" depth to the