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

It's solid and elegant - perfect to be worn as a brooch or attached to your big bold pearl necklace for a great (and very affordably priced) look

no interior loss or damage

The mother of pearl pen shown is only a prop and is not included

perfectly preserved

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