Antique Jewelry Trinket or Sewing Box Wood and Metal Victorian 1800's Original Wooden box I think it may be

I think it may be been used to display tea bags or something similar

These were placed near oil lamps so they would reflect the light of the oil lamps to make rooms even brighter

It measures 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall

The binding of the spine is loose and the leather has a tear on the spine near the bottom as photographed

They come in their original velvet and satin lined presentation box

Antique Jewelry Trinket or Sewing Box Wood and Metal Victorian 1800's Original Wooden box I think it may beThis is a beautiful original antique wood and metal jewelry box from the 1800's. It measures 6 1 4 inches in length, 4 1 2 inches in width and 2 3 4 inches in height. It has ornate metal accents and studs on the top. It also has a metal escutcheon but it no longer has a key to lock the box. The lid is lined with satin. The satin has a few spots due to age and use. Other than that, this box is in very good condition considering it is well over 100