Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire We find it done often

We find it done often on snuff box and jewelry mounted miniatures of the era

The "I" mark on back of each of these 11 fish plates tells us that they were made by Haviland

Silversmith Risler-Vivier and with crystal likely by Baccarat

both original

There is some damage to the moire silk side baffles

Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire We find it done oftenGorgeous antique French Napoleon III era 6. 5" x 5" display stand, pedestal or plateau with gilded bronze or brass framework, darker silvered or patinated accenting, thick 5 3 8" x 4 1 4" beveled glass display surface and charming little front cheval style beveled oval mirror! Stunning, isn't it! Originally, this was likely a bride's display stand for her tiara or headpiece to her veil. Popular now as display plinths and perfect for a wide variety of