Ornate case front with scrolling patterns.

Half length portrait of a man, facing slightly to his left, clean shaven, slightly receding hair. Beside his is a cloth-covered small table with a book, behind his are red drapes. A small book is in his left hand. He wears a dark jacket, dark waistcoat, white shirt and dark cravat. Hand coloured.

Rome, West side of the Coliseum as seen from Palace of the Caesars near the Arch of Titus'

Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman looking to her left. She wears a dark dress with a lace collar and white lace-edged bow at the neck. Her hair is smooth, covers the ears with a coiled plait at the back of the head.Creator is Beard. Case opens along short edge.

The case is in the form of a book, with a decorative binding. A spray of ornate flowers is stamped in gold on back and front.