Antique French Napoleon III Gaming or Card Playing Box, c.1890, Mother of Pearl Chips or Tokens carved ivory brooch ) are remarkably lifelike and

) are remarkably lifelike and are life sized as well

first half of 1800s

in the shape of a miniature wardrobe or armoire

no damage anywhere

looked desperately for a way to save her new-born son

Antique French Napoleon III Gaming or Card Playing Box, c.1890, Mother of Pearl Chips or Tokens carved ivory brooch ) are remarkably lifelike andAn elegant gaming chest from the Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era and obviously by quality, from a notable maker, too. Even though the lock plate is unmarked on this one, the quality is all there. That elevates both the history and the value of this elegant box and set, of course, as would it if it bore the name TAHAN, Vervelle, Paul Sormani. Those were perhaps the 4 finest names in such opulent boxes and goods, each attaining highest honors at Expos