Charming c. 1900 Hand-engraved Brass Vesta or Card Case with Ballerina antique hair with what looks to me

with what looks to me to be "The Bear" written at top left then crossed out

which I found in Vermont

The blocks show some spotting/darkeing but are in overall good shape

heavy and sturdy

recesses to its two long sides

Charming c. 1900 Hand-engraved Brass Vesta or Card Case with Ballerina antique hair with what looks to meI really love the ballerina hand engraved on this case, executed with wonderful attention to detail from those eyes cast off to one side, to those long fingers and pointed toes, to all of those great ruffles in between! C. 1900 I believe, and I take it for a vesta, for matches, but the knowledgable dealer I purchased it from classified it as a card case. In an event, I think quite a charmer, just the right size to carry around in one's pocket with