Circular, black-painted spice box with scrolled hasp lock on front, raised bead and gilt brass post-and-bail handle on low-domed top, and one hinge at back; golden-brown japanned interior. Both lid and box are made of three pieces: two halves joined by soft-soldered lapped seams for sides, and lid top and flat bottom with folded edges; lid has a wire-rolled rim while box has a folded rim with bead below. No marks. Contains seven spice tins, DL*257491.0036-.0042.