Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite A charming addition to any

A charming addition to any collection

We get so many questions about why French sterling flatware brings such a premium price

or Sormani work

there is age showing to the exterior of the Napoleon III era chest in which the perfumes rest

which it most likely was originally - and can be representing your own visit or heritage

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite A charming addition to anyI'm just sure that has to be one of the large World Exposition buildings on the lid there in mother of pearl, unfortunately it's lost most of the painted decoration from the smooth pearl so I can't quite tell. Possibly the Crystal Palace from the 1851 world's fair, anyone? You can see the Union Jack waving prominently on the far right flagpole though so it is possible that it's an English Victorian piece. A lovely piece and nicely sized for display at