Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel Some staining visible to the

Some staining visible to the natural salad spoon & fork pair from dressings (mostly visible on the back sides though)

The enameled plaque is in remarkably fine condition

It is large at 2" x 1

watercolor by the girl

I tilt mine up so they're wonderfully self-framed pictures/artwork that intersperse my antique books on our bookshelves

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel Some staining visible to theA splendid quality maker, the items with signature "P. Sormani, Paris" are highly sought after in France and Europe where they understand that it's a bit like a Tiffany or Chanel, but a century earlier. The finest 19th century cabinetry makers (ebenists) were firms like TAHAN, Vervelle, Sormani, Giroux. A handful whose artistry far exceeded the others and whose objects went to the elite, Royals, upper crust of their time. Each went on to expand to