Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite Some evidence of professional restoration

Some evidence of professional restoration to paint only

they would be for the silversmith Jules Matfeux de Cevannes

We get so many questions about why French sterling flatware brings such a premium price

or Sormani work

brass strip or sting inlays on the front and lid and "Cigares & Tabac" (Cigars & Tobacco) brass inlay in the top center

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite Some evidence of professional restorationI'm just sure that has to be one of the large World Exposition buildings on the lid there in mother of pearl, unfortunately it's lost most of the painted decoration from the smooth pearl so I can't quite tell. Possibly the Crystal Palace from the 1851 world's fair, anyone? You can see the Union Jack waving prominently on the far right flagpole though so it is possible that it's an English Victorian piece. A lovely piece and nicely sized for display at