Could be for a watch or pocket watch. In average condition, but boxes of this era are hard to come by. Measures 12cms x 7.5cms x 3.5cms high. No insert just the outer box...

   Nice condition, 54mm square x 18mm deep.

  Measures 53mm square x 22mm. In used condition.

The inner diameter of the holder is 35mm, so it would possibly be a 0S size movement pocket watch. Overall measurement of case 6.1cms x 4.3cms x 3.1cms. Surface wear to the outer felt lined case.