The case is in the form of a book, with a clasp mechanism. The 'spine of the book is stamped in gold 'SOUVENI' the R is not fully visible.

Lower half only of case, breaking apart and glass loose within it. Fragile. There is a complex design based on an oval on the reverse of the case, of which the leather is stained and worn.

Union case with stag, doe and tree on front and back of case. Three-quarter length portrait of a seated young boy. He wears trousers, flared plaid coat and collar. His fair hair is worn in a side parting. He sits on a wooden chair with his right hand resting in his lap and his left elbow resting on a table covered in a floral patterned tablecloth. A book lays on the table. In his left hand, he holds a large brimmed hat. Plain background.

Three-quarter length portrait of two seated young men. The young man on the left wears striped trousers, waistcoat with pocket watch chain, jacket, shirt and cravat. His receding hair is in a side parting and he has a chinstrap beard. His right hand is on one knee and his left arm around the shoulders of the other sitter. The young man on the right is wearing trousers, floral patterned waistcoat with pocket watch chain, jacket and bow tie. His hair is in a side parting and is clean shaven. His hands rest in his lap. The watch chains and their lips and blush are hand coloured. Plain background.

Lower half only of case, breaking apart and glass loose within it. Fragile. There is a complex design based on an oval on the reverse of the case, of which the leather is stained and worn.