Elegant Antique French Napoleon III 11.5” Writer’s Work Box, Ornate Boulle Inlay marquetry each has a faintly visible

each has a faintly visible figural tableau running the length and large laurel wreath framed "GL" or "LG" monograms nearer the hilt or handle

and is a wonderful decorative platter

There are silversmith marks but I can't quite make them out

undaunted by youth or beauty

HEAVY old European oak and built to last

Elegant Antique French Napoleon III 11.5” Writer’s Work Box, Ornate Boulle Inlay marquetry each has a faintly visibleFine large antique French Napoleon III era 11 5 8 wide writing or work box, a marvelous chest in ebony finished veneers with brass inlay, ornate scrolling boulle inlaid lid & finished rosewood interior! A writing or work box, the lid opens and the front panel is hinged so folds down completely to allow access to the contents. It looks like the rear is fitted to hold inkwells, no wells unfortunately but could be replaced if you wish. It could also have