Fine American Inlaid Trinket Box, circa 1848-1851, thirteen 5-point stars above a flying eagle with olive branch in beak, over 6 American flags emanating from a central Federal shield and tools and weapons. Furtherly embellished with an anchor, trumpet, two drums and sticks, crossed sabers and cannon on carriage with ramrod and stack of cannonballs. The front panel inlaid with flying eagle holding a shield and banner “U.S. of America.” The interior fitted with a removable mirror and a lift out tray with compartments. Inlays of mother-of-pearl, pewter and multi-woods.
Height 3 ¾ in. Length 10 ¾ in. Depth 7 ¼ in.