Museum Antique Napoleon Era Campaign Dressing Box, Rich Burl & Brass Inlay Italian but from the village artisans

but from the village artisans

Both bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark

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All measurements are noted on our photos

A fabulous desk or writing table top ensemble and one of several truly superb old inkwells and writing related pieces that we're adding this week so

Museum Antique Napoleon Era Campaign Dressing Box, Rich Burl & Brass Inlay Italian but from the village artisansDating to the early 1800s, these opulent dressing cases were a staple at the renowned Palais Royal shops with layers neatly fitted into the interior to hold a variety of the early Grand Tour travelers' needs. This one in superb condition inside and out but missing all of the original bottles, sewing and or vanity implements though all of the fittings remain. Foil lined wells for tea and or tobacco, silk lined compartment in the front for jewelry, a