of oval form with scalloped sides on four silver ball feet, the hinged lid supported by silver chains, hinged handle, mounted in repoussé silver with a series of alternating columns and floral sprays issuing from urns to the sides, the top with a central panel of floral interlace surrounded by four double-headed eagles, the borders with foliate bands, the interior with further panels of floral interlace, one with a lion and unicorn, the mounts fixed with silver pins and quatrefoil nuts, lock and key to front 22.5 x 16.5 x 9.3 cm.