RARE Antique French Napoleon III Box, Casket, Complete: Necessaire, Coin Purse 18th c. portrait that have been both ornately

that have been both ornately hand decorated and beautifully preserved

The 8 scenes around it

There are a few nips to tips of the long fronds that are behind the birds on teh top

no interior loss or damage

9 kg) together

RARE Antique French Napoleon III Box, Casket, Complete: Necessaire, Coin Purse 18th c. portrait that have been both ornatelyThe box is typical of the early Napoleon III era, and I would have said it was c. 1850 70 for that reason, but the inclusion of the original interior fitted tray and its 3 "necessaire" items with the included original calendar for 1850 helps us pin its date to that year. This type of set was a traditional gift for a 1st communion Catholic celebration, and this one, quite obviously, was treasured rather than used. The fitted interior tray still has the