Antique French Napoleon III Gaming or Card Playing Box, c.1890, Mother of Pearl Chips or Tokens carved ivory brooch but it will stop on

but it will stop on its own

Probably pre-1950s

gowned ladies like those who gathered with Marie-Antoinette in her Petit Trianon on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles to revive Classical theatre as entertainments

Very good to excellent and no glass present so much easier (and lighter weight) for shipment

the embroidery tools are in fine order for use or display

Antique French Napoleon III Gaming or Card Playing Box, c.1890, Mother of Pearl Chips or Tokens carved ivory brooch but it will stop onAn elegant gaming chest from the Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era and obviously by quality, from a notable maker, too. Even though the lock plate is unmarked on this one, the quality is all there. That elevates both the history and the value of this elegant box and set, of course, as would it if it bore the name TAHAN, Vervelle, Paul Sormani. Those were perhaps the 4 finest names in such opulent boxes and goods, each attaining highest honors at Expos