Antique Brass cigarette box ? Book shaped marked with a tinsnip and punch

[cprice7369]

Any ideas ? Measures 5x5x1.25" 

[md1919]

I believe the other tool is a soldering iron. 

[md1919]

as shown here

https://www.ebay.com/i/293026790183?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid...