It has an engraving of a sparrow on the back plate with initials and family crests or shields.

It appears to be an all-over engraving of a Dutch Pennsylvania German style design.

It has a pear and fruit on the lid along with what appears to be an etched name and proverb in German (?).

I am only able to translate a few of the world in the proverb.  One is "Sparrows are" and "no turns".   I think the name is Mir Ulmer.

The front of the box has a floral and vine etching all-around. 

It is 6 1/4" tall by 4 1/4" long by 3" wide.  I did not try to do any cleaning of this item.

The condition is very good.  There are dents in the back plate and the hinged lid as shown.