Antique Napoleon III Era French Game Chest, Box, Chips & Cards: Alph. GIROUX print or to look like)

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something to add accent to the panel

but also the pocket watch hook up top of the mast

(1747 - 1807) was running the business

up to a maximum of about 2 reams of type paper with it fully expand

Antique Napoleon III Era French Game Chest, Box, Chips & Cards: Alph. GIROUX print or to look like)A superb gaming chest from the Napoleon III era (c. 1850 70s) and by one of the very best makers, too. The lock plate bears the signature of Alph. Giroux, Paris. 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 and each makers to Kings, Emperors,