Featured Hand Painted Box Paper Mache?

Just saw a thread in the Art forum with a box that reminded me of one I have, so I dug it out. It is about 6 x 4 inches and 2 inches tall. Looks all hand painted to me, and is heavily crackled with a few specks of lost paint. The box has broken apart at one of the hinges which is too bad, but it does show the inner material of the box, and the lid is still very stably attached.
So, would you agree that it is papier mache, and how old do you think it is? I've seen similar referred to as antique, Georgian, Victorian.
Thank you.

 

Late Victorian from the costumes. (And they are meant to be costumes, not clothing.)

Debora

 

Well, there you go. Thank you both!

 

Technique could be called "vernis martin".

 

Thank you moreotherstuff. I had not heard that term before. I saw several "vernis martin" boxes on worthpoint that look quite similar to mine.

Do you think paper mache is correct for the material of the box?

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-vernis-martin-round-box-3777459513

 

Papier mache items, even the furniture, are very lightweight and always lacquered. Does it feel lighter than wood?

 

It is not heavy, but I would not say especially light. Could be would, but it does not really seem like it. It is thin-walled. Where the hinge is broken you can see the inner material and it looks like several thin layers, feels a bit spongy.

 

Looks like papier mache to me!

 

Thank you everyone for the help.