The Collector's Cabinet

Top lapis lozenge is detached, but present and could be reattached. Negligible roughness on the edges. Opens and closes smoothly. Gems are not tested. These are not gem quality, and with such low quality, it is not worth testing. Silvered metal filigree is possibly pewter, and the handles on the sides are bronze. Metal and gemstone elements not original to the box and the clasp and front element are incongruous with the others. Additional images available upon request.

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