A Victorian walnut sewing box, circa 1860s, the parquetry box with a flat domed top, strapped with key fret bands in coloured timbers, and centred with a diamond cartouche and conforming escutcheon of mother-of -pearl with a cross banded surround, the interior with mauve paper lining and the original partitioned tray with silver paper and purple silk covers; with key. Height 12 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 17.5 cm