Box in turtle shell

Jewellery box in turtle shell - France nineteenth century

Beautiful rosewood box and turtle shell plating.
The lid is decorated with a painting on wood representing the Chateau de Missery en Bourgogne (France).
Used for letters or jewelry ?

Interior in rosewood

It is equipped with its original operating lock and its original key but the small piece of brass that attaches to the cover is missing…

Dimensions of the painting: 6,5 X 11,5 cm
(9 X 14 cm with its rosewood frame)

Dimensions :
Width: 20,3 cm
Width: 15,5 cm
Height: 8 cm

Good general condition (small traces or minor detachments).

Certainly an ordered of chatelains of the time or a gift received…