Vintage Brass antique finish Scroll/Document Holder Message Box

Vintage brass antique finish Scroll, with out stand Message or Document Holder Message Box from India we think. It was used for carrying Royal Messages or important documents. A beautiful decorative piece or it can be used to protect precious and valuable document pieces. The end cap pulls off to insert a document or message, it is made of two parts connected with a safety chain. Very old with lovely engraving & decorative detail throughout. In good condition. Approximately 11 1/2 inches long with cap (a cap 2 1/2 inches long)by 1.5 inches wide. We think made from brass antique finish The safety chain is 5 inches long. Beautiful handmade piece features an elegant scrolled design, plus there is a place for engraving a name on the back for a gift. This could possibly also be used as an incense holder. Please see all pictures before you purchase, thanks!