Of rectangular form, the lid with profuse applied bicolored gold and silver floral garlands, cornucopia, and urns, a lozenge shaped raised center with a giardinetto crested by and eagle, garland sides, the bronze lid interior a scenic engraving with an eagle. Layered steel annealed or pinned to bronze interior. 70 x 35 x 13 mm. 105.3 gs. (The armories of Tula were commissioned by Catherine the Great to make elaborate steel furniture and trinkets for her personal use or diplomatic gifts.)

Some edge border loss. Wear commensurate with age.