Detailed Antique Napoleon III Era Bronze 4.5" Plaque, Classical Figures, Amphora, Snakes or Serpents Cache Pot Fabulous & rare antique French

Fabulous & rare antique French sterling) silver 5pc writer's desk set including silver topped cut crystal inkwell

contrasting lemon wood and darker contrasting marquetry veneers and edge trim

it will be for display and not for use because there is a hairline at the top of the handle (see x on photos)

with Napoleon's wars ongoing

Detailed Antique Napoleon III Era Bronze 4.5" Plaque, Classical Figures, Amphora, Snakes or Serpents Cache Pot Fabulous & rare antique FrenchHighly detailed antique heavy solid bronze 4 3 8" x 3 1 8" plaque with classical figures morphing from acanthus, holding an amphora with snakes or serpents! Not sure if this was from a box or piece of furniture or just made to be the art sculpture piece that it is but the detail is wonderful and it could almost be used on the desktop as a paper weight. Marvelous figures and decorative appeal, let your imagination go wild with this one. No maker or