Antique HC Black Forest 9.75" Document, Jewelry Box, Casket w/ Birds, Excellent portrait mininature complete in every detail

complete in every detail

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

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

The frame is heavy with 2 panels of slightly convex cover glass and the heavy metal of the body of the frame

Antique HC Black Forest 9.75" Document, Jewelry Box, Casket w/ Birds, Excellent portrait mininature complete in every detailAn 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