A Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted kingwood, tulipwood, and brass inlaid parquetry jewellery casket
manufactured and retailed by Alphonse Giroux et Cie, Paris
of bow fronted form, the hinged lid inset with a later inset tapestry panel within a foliate border, the front with an inlaid floral enamelled porcelain plaque on elaborate foliate scrolling feet, the silk padded interior fitted with two pairs of hinged drawers opening to a rectangular well, 18.5cm high, 28.5cm wide, 18.5cm deep

In fair to good decorative condition, the interior with some wear and fraying to the lining, some small marks and a tiny stain. The silk padded interior with some discolouration shredding and wear to the inner lid and top two hinged sections. The exterior with dulling and dust and dirt to the bronze mounts. The veneered surface generally in good condition with a few tiny nicks and chips to the wood and with dulling to the brass inlay. The porcelain panel looks like it has been re-glued -there are traces of glue. Needlework to the top possibly slightly faded, dust and dirt to crevices.