Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Profile Portrait Miniature tokens The cabinet is mid-sized and

The cabinet is mid-sized and charming at just under 18" tall

The Expo Universelle 1878 was held in Paris

It is 14k gold and the seed pearls are very fine

One can fairly call up the story of adventure and history it suggests - thrilling and opulent

Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Profile Portrait Miniature tokens The cabinet is mid-sized andFabulous antique late 19th century French powder jar or bonbon casket with original blown glass inner lining and framed in an Empire style reticulated & rich gilt or gold dore bronze encasement, making it into a lovely vanity top item, or part of your display and collection of portrait miniatures. The front of the box with two scrolling cornucopia's with flower & foliage. The inset portrait miniature is one for market, not the finest we've