Sterling and Gold small box. Circa 1900

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Parcel Gilt Box. Sterling and 18k or higher gold. Tested. No makers marks. No silver marks. 3/8 high X 3 wide X 2.1/4 deep including lifting lip. Fabulous raised design of leopards or cheetah type animals, flowers, leaves and scrolls. Highly ornate. The sides are not decorated the base is deeply etched with two mounted warriors carrying swords or scimitars. A fantastic bird in a tree and a dog. Houses and mosques in the background. The inside of the box is heavily gilded. The box weighs approximately 88 grams. No damage.