1850 Napoleon III Champleve Enamel Dressing Table Jewellery Box and Vanity Mirror

A unique Napoleon III dressing table champleve enamel jewellery box. The bevelled glass lidded box lifts out from the stand so that it can be used as a traveling jewellery box. It is simply returned to the stand when you return. I have never seen one like this before and with such a beautiful champleve enamel stand.

The stand is 12 inches high. The spread of the feet is 5 inches by 6 inches. The diameter of the box is 4 inches. The height of the box is 3 inches.

The stand and box are in excellent condition. There is a small area of oxidisation on the bottom left of the oval bevelled mirror. The crescent moon at the very top is missing some enamel because the piece was always lifted by placing the thumb on the crescent and this over a hundred and sixty years resulted in the wear you see. The mirror and bevelled glass lid are free from chips or cracks or flea bites. The hinge and clasp are in excellent working order.