French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Casket, Maison Heymen, 25 Rue Blanche, Paris, Circa 1865–1880 • Velvet interior writing surface

• Velvet interior writing surface

all accented with gold leaf detailing

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French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Casket, Maison Heymen, 25 Rue Blanche, Paris, Circa 1865–1880 • Velvet interior writing surfaceFrench Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Casket Maison Heymen, 25 Rue Blanche, Paris Circa 18651880 An exceptional French jewelry casket from the Napoleon III period, crafted in an elegant bombe form and richly adorned with intricate geometric marquetry composed of contrasting woods and delicate mother of pearl inlay. The surface is alive with a complex interlocking star pattern that spans the lid and sides, a testament to the extraordinary skill of 19th