Decorated with floral and foliate motifs, the lid highlighted with rose diamonds, French assay and maker's marks.

Maker's mark, assay marks for gold, the diamonds on the lid set in silver. Lid inscribed "This case was given with love to (...) just before the battle of War and Peace", one side inscribed 40631326 WTO. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 6.00 - 7.00 carats, on average J-L colour, I clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of wear and scratches to the metal, traces of solder and evidence of repolishing to the inside of the lid. In good condition. Measurements approximately 82 x 56 x 21mm. Gross weight approximately 134 grams.
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