Antique Napoleon III Era French Game Chest, Box, Chips & Cards: Alph. GIROUX print But the oval of the

But the oval of the portrait in frame is 3" x 3

but they're nearly 200 years old

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It's got an ornamental cartouche which is an inset convex plaque of copper with wonderful kiln-fired enamel portrait of a boy and his dog

Antique Napoleon III Era French Game Chest, Box, Chips & Cards: Alph. GIROUX print But the oval of theA superb gaming chest from the Napoleon III era (c. 1850 70s) and by one of the very best makers, too. The lock plate bears the signature of Alph. Giroux, Paris. That elevates both the history and the value of this elegant box and set, of course, as would it if it bore the name TAHAN, Vervelle, Paul Sormani. Those were perhaps the 4 finest names in such opulent boxes and goods, each attaining highest honors at Expos and each makers to Kings, Emperors,