Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire Perhaps a Prussian Royal

Perhaps a Prussian Royal

It has a real feel of the old Vernis Martin oil and varnish paintings

both original

We find it done often on snuff box and jewelry mounted miniatures of the era

and I'm not certain the old lock works without a key to try it - showing photos in case you can tell)

Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire Perhaps a Prussian RoyalGorgeous antique French Napoleon III era 6. 5" x 5" display stand, pedestal or plateau with gilded bronze or brass framework, darker silvered or patinated accenting, thick 5 3 8" x 4 1 4" beveled glass display surface and charming little front cheval style beveled oval mirror! Stunning, isn't it! Originally, this was likely a bride's display stand for her tiara or headpiece to her veil. Popular now as display plinths and perfect for a wide variety of