Antique French Napoleon III Gaming or Card Playing Box, c.1890, Mother of Pearl Chips or Tokens carved ivory brooch The interior is largely as

The interior is largely as original

first half of 1800s

not all of which remains but enough to elevate the designs

Fabulous antique to vintage French hallmarked sterling silver 8 7/8" coffee or tea pot

gowned ladies like those who gathered with Marie-Antoinette in her Petit Trianon on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles to revive Classical theatre as entertainments

Antique French Napoleon III Gaming or Card Playing Box, c.1890, Mother of Pearl Chips or Tokens carved ivory brooch The interior is largely asAn elegant gaming chest from the Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era and obviously by quality, from a notable maker, too. Even though the lock plate is unmarked on this one, the quality is all there. That elevates both the history and the value of this elegant box and set, of course, as would it if it bore the name TAHAN, Vervelle, Paul Sormani. Those were perhaps the 4 finest names in such opulent boxes and goods, each attaining highest honors at Expos