Antique French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket, Box with Hand Painted Portrait Miniature vanity jar the fabric and gem artwork

the fabric and gem artwork on silk ribbon

I can only tell you it has every indication of being

the National Bank of France

complete with clock key and pendulum

lovely Empire motif throughout to include the wreath on the toleware shade

Antique French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket, Box with Hand Painted Portrait Miniature vanity jar the fabric and gem artworkGorgeous antique French 4. 5 wide gilded bronze jewelry casket, a uniquely shaped box with ornate decoration & hand painted portrait miniature! A Victorian or Napoleon III era decorative trinket or jewelry box with strong Rococo Revival influence including scrolling, asymmetrical floral motifs and ornate edging, a popular 19th century reinterpretation of 18th century French design. The engine turned or textured top panel combined with a framed