Gable- or peaked-top, japanned spice box with a reinforced, low-arched, flat strap handle at top center and two, angled, flip-up hinged lids that open from the outside, each side has a scrolled hasp lock and contains three, equal-size compartments. All edges and seams are folded. Compartments contain spices. No marks. Faint traces of gilt penciling or striping on ends.
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