Late Napoleon III vitrine de Mariee, with curved glass table vitrine, set with gilt thistles and floral motifs, the interior set with bouquet of wax flowers and bridal head piece, with red velvet interior and set with central mirror, 32 x 24 x 18 cm. Other Notes: this style of box was popular in France during the 19th century as a memento of marriage. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 114b