Antique Napoleon III Era Gilt Bronze Humidor, Tobacco Jar, Pietra Dura Styl Plaq gold enamel a' la original

a' la original

she became the consort of the future Roman Emperor Constantius Chlorus (reigned 293-306) and the mother of the future Emperor Constantine the Great (reigned 306-337)

but also could be (and were typically) worn on a long black velvet or silk ribbon in mourning (see our final image for examples)

A Master could then evaluate the work

noting name of sitter

Antique Napoleon III Era Gilt Bronze Humidor, Tobacco Jar, Pietra Dura Styl Plaq gold enamel a' la originalFine antique French Napoleon III or Victorian era gilt bronze cigar humidor or tobacco jar, a unique piece with remnants of jewel inlaid sides amidst an ornate floral & foliate band, bronze rope lid bordering and pietra dura style medallion with hand painted floral bouquet! The plaque insert or medallion is not actually an Italian pietra dura piece but rather made to mimic it. Black marble or slate as was employed with actual pietra dura works but the