Stunning Antique Napoleon III Victorian French Burl Tea Caddy, Blue Opaline Gems, Brass Trims mother of pearl pocket knife It would appear perhaps the

It would appear perhaps the latter

This is a magnificent huge Aubusson panel that once graced the back of a very large French canapé

and there are no flaws there

so it has been very well cared for for a century to century and a half

out of view when in their mountings

Stunning Antique Napoleon III Victorian French Burl Tea Caddy, Blue Opaline Gems, Brass Trims mother of pearl pocket knife It would appear perhaps theFirst of all, French are not into tea, so tea caddies are rather rare to begin with, mostly made by commission or for export to England or other tea friendly regions. So even to begin, what you see is a rare collection piece. That it is elegantly set with brass cutaway ornament and both steel cabochons and larger blue opaline cabochons is just thrilling against this burled wood. Not a single loss nor chip, either. Note that the interior is also close