Antique French Walnut 13" Jewelry or Sewing Box, Chest, Coffret w Carved Flowers and Paw Feet Napoleon iii 25" (view the edges on

25" (view the edges on the print) with a paper that shows a good 2" border beyond the plate

showing as a white spot

and chateau

1894-1957 and this set is to the early end of that timeframe)

The gold bands do have French 18k gold poincon

Antique French Walnut 13" Jewelry or Sewing Box, Chest, Coffret w Carved Flowers and Paw Feet Napoleon iii 25" (view the edges onFound in France, the top inset has a bit of a Black Forest feet to the carved flower plaque as focal point of the top. A large and heavy workbox or jewelry chest, it opens to reveal covered compartments and a hinged mirror that tucks into the inner lid. Perhaps a vanity or makeup box, but more likely than not, a work box. Women's sewing boxes were often compartmented and often had a mirror in the inner lid. Presents with dramatic beauty, very well