Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel The body of the case

The body of the case is fine old Vernis Martin and is inset with some tiny diamonds of mother of pearl

It is large at 2" x 1

Graceful and elegant at once

Some staining visible to the natural salad spoon & fork pair from dressings (mostly visible on the back sides though)

watercolor by the girl

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry or Gloves Box, Paul SORMANI coromandel The body of the caseA 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