Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire The "I" mark on back

The "I" mark on back of each of these 11 fish plates tells us that they were made by Haviland

and in that process I realized I have 7-8 of them in my display case

The paintings date c

it survives in superb form and condition these 170 or so years later

Antique French Napoleon III Display Stand or Plateau, Gilded with Thick Beveled Glass Surface agate stone necessaire The "I" mark on backGorgeous antique French Napoleon III era 6. 5" x 5" display stand, pedestal or plateau with gilded bronze or brass framework, darker silvered or patinated accenting, thick 5 3 8" x 4 1 4" beveled glass display surface and charming little front cheval style beveled oval mirror! Stunning, isn't it! Originally, this was likely a bride's display stand for her tiara or headpiece to her veil. Popular now as display plinths and perfect for a wide variety of