Antique Creil Faience 3pc Cabinet Plate Set, "Theatre Des Marionnettes" cut crystal no missing or lifting inlays

no missing or lifting inlays and the push button clasp works just fine

one does have two hairline cracks extending inward from the rim at about 5 and 7 o'clock

All pieces with the original steel blades

This one is beautifully made of fine old mother of pearl

a spectacular example of this genre and era

Antique Creil Faience 3pc Cabinet Plate Set, "Theatre Des Marionnettes" cut crystal no missing or lifting inlaysDelightful antique Creil et Montereau faience earthenware or pottery three piece 7 7 8" cabinet or 'story' plate set: "Theatre Des Marionnettes" with ornate musical instrument themed blue & white borders and figural comedy scenes! Each of these is numbered and has a unique center scene, all with matching borders. The subtitles are as follows: "Polichinelle Retire Du Monde" (Punchinello Withdraws from the World), "Le Tonneau Du Diable" (The Barrel of