Large Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Signed Portrait Miniature papier mache tray But additionally

But additionally

All three pieces bear the post-1838 French Minerve or Minerva hallmarks

medical or surgical tools

Add all of that opulent cut steel pique work on the casket and you can probably see why I'm over-the-moon with this museum quality set

but it seems like one could certainly put in a photo and perhaps it once held one - a carte de visite cut to oval

Large Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Signed Portrait Miniature papier mache tray But additionallyThis is a large and quite heavy late 19th century French powder jar, thick wheel engraved and faceted glass bowl slips into the dore bronze and ormolu casement, making it into a lovely vanity top item, or part of your display and collection of portrait miniatures. The inset portrait miniature is one for market, not the finest we've encountered, but she's lovely atop the large casket. The artist has signed the hand painted portrait, which is done in