Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire Brilliant to the eye

Brilliant to the eye

and imagine how rare to find ones that remain after all of these years

and I can't find this particular maker mark

The painting itself wonderfully done

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

Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire Brilliant to the eyeGorgeous 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