French Napoleon III Period Glass Top Grass Box April 4th lush roses of varying color-ways

lush roses of varying color-ways define the center of the bouquet

Age/Origin: Victorian

Materials and Features: blue silk

Holdups at stagecoaches were a common occurrence

the makers mark printed inside the lid

French Napoleon III Period Glass Top Grass Box April 4th lush roses of varying color-waysThroughout history and for many centuries, jewelry lovers have also prioritized the storage of their favorite pieces. However, the reasons for storing jewelry have changed and evolved over time. For example, today someone might put jewelry in a box to keep it from tarnishing or getting damaged, whereas, in ancient times, jewelry storage was primarily for safekeeping and less about sustaining the condition of the jewelry. Over the years, jewelry boxes