Antique French Paris Expo Grand Tour Souvenir Tray, 7 Eglomise Monument Views Alembert but is not sterling silver

but is not sterling silver

and the very popular (then) Japonaise and Chinoiserie (Orientalism) decorative style made popular by the Empress Eugeniea

This one is exceptional in both condition and beauty

There is one small 1" place top right that has had a little restoration

Of course most will just display these old opaline in their lighted vitrines

Antique French Paris Expo Grand Tour Souvenir Tray, 7 Eglomise Monument Views Alembert but is not sterling silverThe charm is immense, and condition is really very very good for this type of item. This is a calling card tray, c. 1880s. 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