c. 1820s French GlassTopped Box with Two Figures and Interior Mirror lapid early 20th century I believe

early 20th century I believe

Each measures 4 7/8” tall x 4” wide x 1/4” deep

but with wear to the now pinkish red ribbon

but I had never come across a Wilson Walkie

with a rather confused expression

c. 1820s French GlassTopped Box with Two Figures and Interior Mirror lapid early 20th century I believeBoxes in this manner are typically described as "dragee" boxes made to contain French bonbons, or dragee, in the earlyish 19th century. This one, however, has an interior mirror, so perhaps instead was a patch box, or held something else meant for beautifying oneself. A few losses, but pretty amazing to have endured 200 years perhaps protected by the heavenward pointing gesture one of the men seems to me making! (I'm really not quite sure what the man