Antique French Napoleon Era c.1820 10" Playing Card, Sewing or Work Box, Painted spoon set Elegant & rare antique French

Elegant & rare antique French Napoleon III era 35 3/8" tall wall hanging niche style shelf unique in beautiful rosewood & kingwood veneers

There are no flaws to the dore ormolu framework other than a split solder where the glass meets the frame (twisted brass wire holding the basket to the carriage now)

formerly the Richelieu Palace

“confiture" or teaspoon set with shield & foliate decoration on one side

Antique French Napoleon Era c.1820 10" Playing Card, Sewing or Work Box, Painted spoon set Elegant & rare antique FrenchFabulous & rare antique French Georgian or Napoleon I era c. 1820s 10" gaming, playing card or sewing & work box, entirely covered in hand painted decoration including bird with egg filled nest, butterflies and ornate flowers & foliage! We had a similar piece a few years back, not quite as distinct in the hand painted decoration. The exterior beautifully hand painted, some wear in places but wonderfully preserved given the age, etc. The interior with