Antique French Figural Cabinet Plate Pair, “L’Exposition Universelle 1878” cabinetry if we had also a

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I think there was once a push-button latch closure mechanism and that the bottom half has been remounted backwards in the framework to reposition the hole that would have accommodated such a latch so it now is at the back of the casket

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Grand Tour scenes of seven prominent European cities with ornate floral black & white borders and fabulous visual & decorative appeal

Usually the enamel will show some evidence of mishandling such as hairlines or outright chips

Antique French Figural Cabinet Plate Pair, “L’Exposition Universelle 1878” cabinetry if we had also aCharming antique French cabinet plate pair, souvenirs of LExposition Universelle 1878 black & white with floral garland accented borders and delightful figural scene centers! Always a popular wall or vitrine decorative accent, these wonderful old French souvenir plates add both a bit of light hearted comedy but also the elegance and historical aspects. Souvenirs of the 1878 World Expo or Exposition Universelle, the third Paris World's Fair and was