Biedermeier Shellwork Decorated and Inlaid Burlwood Sewing Box, probably Austrian, circa 1830s, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover inset with a glazed miniature shell mosaic centered by the initials E.B. flanking an anchor; the interior features a shell mosaic framed mirror plate and two similarly decorated lidded compartments flanking a pincushion and thimble holder; raised on giltwood ball feet; retains original key.
Height 4 in. Length 8 ¾ in. Width 6 ⅝ in.