United States v. Bonwit

Bland, Judge,

delivered tbe-opinion of tbe court:

Certain enameled silver powder boxes, circular in shape, about 3 inches in diameter and three-quarters of an inch thick, containing a mirror in the lid, valued above 20 cents per dozen, were assessed with duty at 80 per centum ad valorem under the provisions of paragraph 1428 for—

* * * articles valued above 20 cents per dozen pieces, designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to the person, such as and includ-jng * * * powder ease§, * * * vanity cases, and like articles; all the foregoing * * * composed of - metal, whether…