Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite condiments or caviar serving bowl

condiments or caviar serving bowl with Classical styling and wonderful visual appeal

there is age showing to the exterior of the Napoleon III era chest in which the perfumes rest

The top cast metal handle is strong

the boys play at getting their small sailboat to set off in the tide pools of a low-tide seaside somewhere in England

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite condiments or caviar serving bowlI'm just sure that has to be one of the large World Exposition buildings on the lid there in mother of pearl, unfortunately it's lost most of the painted decoration from the smooth pearl so I can't quite tell. Possibly the Crystal Palace from the 1851 world's fair, anyone? You can see the Union Jack waving prominently on the far right flagpole though so it is possible that it's an English Victorian piece. A lovely piece and nicely sized for display at