RARE Antique French Napoleon III Box, Casket, Complete: Necessaire, Coin Purse 18th c. portrait There might seem to be

There might seem to be something missing there - the tiny screw-in mount cog used to keep the crochet hook in place (these were interchangeable with various sizes

nothing major to point out

The figure we offer here is quite obviously a hand carved figure taken from a large carved alter much like the one you see in our final photo

It's surprising to me that these don't have damage

RARE Antique French Napoleon III Box, Casket, Complete: Necessaire, Coin Purse 18th c. portrait There might seem to beThe box is typical of the early Napoleon III era, and I would have said it was c. 1850 70 for that reason, but the inclusion of the original interior fitted tray and its 3 "necessaire" items with the included original calendar for 1850 helps us pin its date to that year. This type of set was a traditional gift for a 1st communion Catholic celebration, and this one, quite obviously, was treasured rather than used. The fitted interior tray still has the