"Black Chagrin Box, Silver Coat Of Arms, Late 18th Century"
Beautiful old oval case in black shagreen, closure with two hooks, lid decorated with a large heraldic coat of arms in silver: standing lions facing each other on either side of two shields to be identified, surmounted by a viscount's crown, motto below “IN HOC SIGNO VINCES”.
Original green velvet lining.
Certainly the setting of a precious box.
18th century period.
In a perfect state!
External dimensions 9.6cm x 7.8cm, height 2.8cm
Internal dimensions 8.2cm x 6.6cm, height approximately 1.5cm
Weight 75g