Antique French Napoleon III 6.5" Jewel Casket, Intaglio Etched Thick Beveled Glass Panels portrait miniature child in tapestry

in tapestry

The handle of the taller coffee pot appears to have a repaired crack (glued break) and I'll try to get an enlarged photo with white background so it's visible (but it really isn't all that noticeable)

The rich burl wood veneer of the box is without loss

The silversmith marks are there but partially illegible and I've not been able to find a reference for them

Antique French Napoleon III 6.5" Jewel Casket, Intaglio Etched Thick Beveled Glass Panels portrait miniature child in tapestryFabulous antique French Napoleon III era 6 5 8" square jewelry casket, an elegant miniature display box or vitrine in gilt brass with floral & foliate intaglio etched or engraved thick beveled glass panels on all seven sides & expansive lid! The Napoleon III period, also known as the Second Empire, was marked by a revival of grandeur and artistic eclecticism. Under the rule of Emperor Napoleon III, there was a strong return to the luxurious aesthetics