French Jewelry Trinket Vitrine Display Box Case - 1800's - Napoleon III Era - Charming - Beveled Glass - Brass Accents - Shell Legs - Silk

Well loved charming old antique French jewelry or vitrine display box:

~ I am guessing this is from the Napoleon III era - c 1852 - 1870

~ Intact and functioning well

~ Beveled glass with no large scratches or abrasions to note

~ Decorative brass edging holds the glass

~ Elevated by stylized shell curved legs

~ Rose toned original silk lining remains but is faded and tattered - lends to the character in my opinion

~ Early printed cardboard or paper bottom exterior has basketweave pattern

~ Chateau chic all the way around

~ Should last a few hundred more years if the new owner cherishes & takes good care of it as previous owners have

Ready and waiting for your dresser, display, side table, collection, or gift giving - you will love this box!

*Measurements: 2 1/8" tall (including the 1/2" of height the legs add) x 3" wide - side to side x 2 1/4 front to back or deep

*Marks: None that I could find

*Condition: Acceptable vintage condition given the age, rarity, and unique handmade nature. There are a few random missing tiny prongs or brass drops around the edges/borders. I counted 7 or so, and most are on the bottom of the box. This is very old and not perfectly dead on square or lined up perfectly. Either made that way or worked it's way ever so slightly askew over the years. Hinge works perfectly and clasp is tension set and functions well - but isn't necessarily even or aligned perfectly either. Lining is obviously shredded - but all the above is part of the charm of this old old historic box.

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