Box with a secret opening mechanism Made of stained, carved wood and metal. Rectangular in shape, it features a snap-on lid with a moulded, pivoting circular handle and an opening latch. It is adorned with rosettes set within squares and circles, and grid patterns decorated with crosses. The borders are edged with wolf’s teeth. The interior contains a small drawer compartment. Velay, 20th century H. 11.5 cm – W. 24 cm – D. 9 cm