Chisel-carved miniature "love token" trinket box, circa 1690 - 1730
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upper border of the lid imitates "gardrooning" on high style furniture & silver
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An elongated octagon from above (champfered corners) -- complex shape for so small a carved item
Size : 2 inches tall x 3-1/4” long x 2” wide
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Whimscal variety of motifs -- are the upper two Britain's Union Jack?
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Interior
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Traces of red paint inside lid
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