Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel Nothing spongy or ruined about

Nothing spongy or ruined about him

The painting you see is quite typical of this artist's work and subject

and certainly no holes nor tearing at all

A splendid set

Fabulous & RARE antique French Napoleonic era 33

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel Nothing spongy or ruined aboutA splendid quality maker, the items with signature "P. Sormani, Paris" are highly sought after in France and Europe where they understand that it's a bit like a Tiffany or Chanel, but a century earlier. The finest 19th century cabinetry makers (ebenists) were firms like TAHAN, Vervelle, Sormani, Giroux. A handful whose artistry far exceeded the others and whose objects went to the elite, Royals, upper crust of their time. Each went on to expand to