Large Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Signed Portrait Miniature papier mache tray Found in Paris

Found in Paris

and this is one I brought back in luggage rather than shipping

Looks like the lock would work fine

All three pieces bear the post-1838 French Minerve or Minerva hallmarks

but the color is more accurately conveyed in the photographs of it in the frame

Large Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Signed Portrait Miniature papier mache tray Found in ParisThis 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