MadL, Might I suggest tat ye check with the local University, or even a advanced High School. A student mayhap be will'n to check into the contents as a project instead of pay.
Just a thought.
I found one similar in a shop while in LA and when asked I was told it was for a use of Lady to carry perfume, but in older days at times a bit of posion or medicine/herb to be carried.
Might be interesting to see if someone could do an analysis of what had been inside of it.
OH yes, I bought one for my garb. LOL.
ECCK!!! as Nell pointed out to me I made a REALLY BIG flub. Ok, as I told Nell, I was having computer problems...major frustration and OK, brain drain. sigh.
ok, need to redeem myself.
Melt