Stunning Antique Napoleon III Victorian French Burl Tea Caddy, Blue Opaline Gems, Brass Trims mother of pearl pocket knife and the laid-down quiver and

and the laid-down quiver and arrows at one Cupid's feet signifies that love has been found

The black painted sticks are tipped with a small white opaline bead (one missing) and the criss-crossing of sticks forms the framework and handle for this wonderful pair

this lorgnette is made to hang from the neck on a long chain or often a black ribbon

It would appear perhaps the latter

a Napoleon III era set with hand enameled floral garlands in decoration

Stunning Antique Napoleon III Victorian French Burl Tea Caddy, Blue Opaline Gems, Brass Trims mother of pearl pocket knife and the laid-down quiver andFirst of all, French are not into tea, so tea caddies are rather rare to begin with, mostly made by commission or for export to England or other tea friendly regions. So even to begin, what you see is a rare collection piece. That it is elegantly set with brass cutaway ornament and both steel cabochons and larger blue opaline cabochons is just thrilling against this burled wood. Not a single loss nor chip, either. Note that the interior is also close