French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Casket, Maison Heymen, 25 Rue Blanche, Paris, Circa 1865–1880 During the Victorian era parasols

During the Victorian era parasols were essential accessories of fashionable dress

one of London’s most esteemed presses

all accented with gold leaf detailing

The plaque itself is mounted under glass for preservation and is backed in period-finished board with visible age and wear consistent with its 19th-century origin

French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Casket, Maison Heymen, 25 Rue Blanche, Paris, Circa 1865–1880 During the Victorian era parasolsFrench Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Casket Maison Heymen, 25 Rue Blanche, Paris Circa 18651880 An exceptional French jewelry casket from the Napoleon III period, crafted in an elegant bombe form and richly adorned with intricate geometric marquetry composed of contrasting woods and delicate mother of pearl inlay. The surface is alive with a complex interlocking star pattern that spans the lid and sides, a testament to the extraordinary skill of 19th