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Jewellery Box

A small, oval-shaped brass jewellery case with a handle and four legs. On the top, there is a small, elaborately decorated combination lock.

Collection of Stephen Lamb, Victoria, British Columbia

brass, copper, 16.0 x 18.0 x 11.2 cm
First World War
This jewellery box is engraved with the emblem of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, and their motto “Dileas Gu Brath” means “Faithful Forever.” The top of the box has an elaborate lock that likely used the letters of a woman’s name to spell out the combination.