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A flawless Napoleon III domed jewelry box with multi-colored seed enamel decoration in the Japanese style which had captured the imagination of Parisian society in the 1850 period. It was almost certainly made by Tahan but unsigned as they used paper paper Tahan brand stickers that rarely survived on their smaller boxes.

A flawless Napoleon III domed jewelry box with multi-colored seed enamel decoration in the Japanese style which had captured the imagination of Parisian society in the 1850 period. It was almost certainly made by Tahan but unsigned as they used paper paper Tahan brand stickers that rarely survived on their smaller boxes.

A rare opera glasses walking cane made by Iris of Paris in 1880. The opera glasses and cane are in superb condition. The opera glasses are lorgnette glasses with a telescoping handle. The eye pieces are marked Iris of Paris.

A rare opera glasses walking cane made by Iris of Paris in 1880. The opera glasses and cane are in superb condition. The opera glasses are lorgnette glasses with a telescoping handle. The eye pieces are marked Iris of Paris.

A rare and unique Victorian coffin snuff box. An iconic quirky Victorian antique. Measuring 2 3/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches by 1 inch high. The year 1881 in pique point can be read just above the hinge. On the underside is a pique point bird. Four inlaid brass coffin handles and a brass breast plate complete the mountings on this coffin.

A rare and unique Victorian coffin snuff box. An iconic quirky Victorian antique. Measuring 2 3/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches by 1 inch high. The year 1881 in pique point can be read just above the hinge. On the underside is a pique point bird. Four inlaid brass coffin handles and a brass breast plate complete the mountings on this coffin.

A stunning pair of roundel elliptical scent bottles from the Charles X Restoration period just after the Napoleonic period. The style still maintains that classical Greek look favored by Napoleon.

A stunning pair of roundel elliptical scent bottles from the Charles X Restoration period just after the Napoleonic period. The style still maintains that classical Greek look favored by Napoleon.

The Victorians (1837 to 1901) loved to make functional and multipurpose unique items. This hand crafted dolls high chair converts into a dolls play desk with little counting balls on each side. A swing over tray can be used when it is time to feed your doll!

The Victorians (1837 to 1901) loved to make functional and multipurpose unique items. This hand crafted dolls high chair converts into a dolls play desk with little counting balls on each side. A swing over tray can be used when it is time to feed your doll!

Transform your home with exceptional French painted antiques. They are original, decorative and affordable in real sense. In the world of furniture and painted antiques, French design is among popular elements. Everything from a selection of old, rare and antique French lithographs, coloured engravings, etc, are available these days with modern antique stores.