Stunning Antique Napoleon III Victorian French Burl Tea Caddy, Blue Opaline Gems, Brass Trims mother of pearl pocket knife this lorgnette is made to

this lorgnette is made to hang from the neck on a long chain or often a black ribbon

The tortoise & ivory in relatively thin veneer strips

This is a magnificent huge Aubusson panel that once graced the back of a very large French canapé

and there are no flaws there

There are a few of the paper sticker trim parts which are not complete

Stunning Antique Napoleon III Victorian French Burl Tea Caddy, Blue Opaline Gems, Brass Trims mother of pearl pocket knife this lorgnette is made toFirst of all, French are not into tea, so tea caddies are rather rare to begin with, mostly made by commission or for export to England or other tea friendly regions. So even to begin, what you see is a rare collection piece. That it is elegantly set with brass cutaway ornament and both steel cabochons and larger blue opaline cabochons is just thrilling against this burled wood. Not a single loss nor chip, either. Note that the interior is also close