Antique French Paris Expo Grand Tour Souvenir Tray, 7 Eglomise Monument Views Salt box there is no warp

there is no warp

all the spines are intact

perhaps designating the heir to which the portrait snuff might have been given or left in a will

A truly superb old box

not uncommon with these smaller parts or pieces though

Antique French Paris Expo Grand Tour Souvenir Tray, 7 Eglomise Monument Views Salt box there is no warpThe charm is immense, and condition is really very very good for this type of item. This is a calling card tray, c. 1889. In the 1800s, the French souvenir trade in items like this was excellent, expanding to include similar made items for foreign locations, too. You see the souvenir items like little glass boxes with a single back painted glass scene of Paris. We all love those! But these trays are our favorites. This one is one of 3 I'm listing