Large Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Signed Portrait Miniature papier mache tray 5" oval and cross is

5" oval and cross is 3" in height and 2" widest

medical or surgical tools

Add all of that opulent cut steel pique work on the casket and you can probably see why I'm over-the-moon with this museum quality set

very little sign of its age

but did find 3 very small imperfections which might be called a chip but are more likely rubs caused by metal plate hanger

Large Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Signed Portrait Miniature papier mache tray 5" oval and cross isThis is a large and quite heavy late 19th century French powder jar, thick wheel engraved and faceted glass bowl slips into the dore bronze and ormolu casement, making it into a lovely vanity top item, or part of your display and collection of portrait miniatures. The inset portrait miniature is one for market, not the finest we've encountered, but she's lovely atop the large casket. The artist has signed the hand painted portrait, which is done in