Antique Napoleon III Era French Game Chest, Box, Chips & Cards: Alph. GIROUX print but also the pocket watch

but also the pocket watch hook up top of the mast

But it's been fitted to use as a fabulous gambling chest - compartmented lift-out upper tray holds many decks of playing cards

wall plaques showing the most awesome anatomical studies of stag

mostly the center portion but you can still see the vines/branches & foliage surrounding the bird and egg-filled nest

something to add accent to the panel

Antique Napoleon III Era French Game Chest, Box, Chips & Cards: Alph. GIROUX print but also the pocket watchA superb gaming chest from the Napoleon III era (c. 1850 70s) and by one of the very best makers, too. The lock plate bears the signature of Alph. Giroux, Paris. 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 and each makers to Kings, Emperors,