Antique French Walnut 13" Jewelry or Sewing Box, Chest, Coffret w Carved Flowers and Paw Feet Napoleon iii showing as a white spot

showing as a white spot

I am sure there was once a liner for the interior left side of case

The miniature is 2 5/8" diameter in frame

A penned letter or document was pressed between sheets of blotter paper within

The gold bands do have French 18k gold poincon

Antique French Walnut 13" Jewelry or Sewing Box, Chest, Coffret w Carved Flowers and Paw Feet Napoleon iii showing as a white spotFound in France, the top inset has a bit of a Black Forest feet to the carved flower plaque as focal point of the top. A large and heavy workbox or jewelry chest, it opens to reveal covered compartments and a hinged mirror that tucks into the inner lid. Perhaps a vanity or makeup box, but more likely than not, a work box. Women's sewing boxes were often compartmented and often had a mirror in the inner lid. Presents with dramatic beauty, very well