Intricate 19th C. Bellows Shaped Bone Pin Keep wax bacon I think it's a pretty

I think it's a pretty terrific frog to begin with

The cards are in great shape but the box--which measures 3 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" deep x 2 1/2" tall--shows its age

I believe it was just made as a prop

with tiny bit of flaking at lip as noted

Intricate 19th C. Bellows Shaped Bone Pin Keep wax bacon I think it's a prettyA pretty amazing little thing one would think for holding very special pins, and not too many of them! I found a similar one listed as Napoleonic prisoner of war, French c. 1830s, but I don't actually think it is that; I would guess Victorian mid 19th c. Quite finely made whatever the case, with hand stitching holding the two carved bone faces together, with a bit of stuffing covered in red fabric in between. 2 5 8" l x 1" w x 7 16" d. Good condition,