Dark green paper covered box w/ center gilt decoration of lion and unicorn w/ shield, Royal Arms. Border pressed floral/scroll decoration. 2 hinges and front clasp w/ button. Inside lined in lime green paper w/ twig and berry print in brown.
boxes (containers)
brass (alloy)
paper (fiber product)
pressing
wood (plant material)
Unidentified Paper
Brass
Pressed
Royal Arms
BOX
Pressed in Royal Arms design: ""Dieu et Mon Droit""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
2.125 x 11.5 x 8.75 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2355
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