Antique Napoleon III Era French Papier Maché Bread Tray, Crumb & Brush, Red Chinoise pocket watch case I have not cleaned them

I have not cleaned them

and the entire cartouche bouquet is complete without any lifts or losses

or game in first half of 1800s

There are a couple of tiniest nips

and is solid 18k gold

Antique Napoleon III Era French Papier Maché Bread Tray, Crumb & Brush, Red Chinoise pocket watch case I have not cleaned themDuring the reign of France's last Emperor, Napoleon III, his wife, Empress Eugenie, had great impact of fashion and decorative style. A revival of the Napoleonic era of 60 years earlier left Napoleon III's reign known and Second Empire. Exotic style, and typical Empire style with all its foreign conquest motifs gained footing, and expanded throughout Europe, UK (Victorian) and abroad. The Chinoise or Japonaise motifs experienced particular popularity,