Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite or shelf - a side

or shelf - a side table

Each here with a similar Black Forest "Fruits of the Hunt" themed center

they would be for the silversmith Jules Matfeux de Cevannes

condiments or caviar serving bowl with Classical styling and wonderful visual appeal

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Gloves, Desk Casket, Box, Architectural Painting carte d'visite or shelf - a sideI'm just sure that has to be one of the large World Exposition buildings on the lid there in mother of pearl, unfortunately it's lost most of the painted decoration from the smooth pearl so I can't quite tell. Possibly the Crystal Palace from the 1851 world's fair, anyone? You can see the Union Jack waving prominently on the far right flagpole though so it is possible that it's an English Victorian piece. A lovely piece and nicely sized for display at