Antique French Paris Expo Grand Tour Souvenir Tray, 7 Eglomise Monument Views Salt box not uncommon with these smaller

not uncommon with these smaller parts or pieces though

all the spines are intact

and just above that

then as now

Fabulous & RARE comprehensive 14pc 10 3/8" antique Royal Crown Derby dinner sized plate set with two matching serving dishes (16pc total)

Antique French Paris Expo Grand Tour Souvenir Tray, 7 Eglomise Monument Views Salt box not uncommon with these smallerThe charm is immense, and condition is really very very good for this type of item. This is a calling card tray, c. 1889. In the 1800s, the French souvenir trade in items like this was excellent, expanding to include similar made items for foreign locations, too. You see the souvenir items like little glass boxes with a single back painted glass scene of Paris. We all love those! But these trays are our favorites. This one is one of 3 I'm listing