Elegant Antique French Vermeil Gold Plated Solid Silver 12pc Teaspoon Set, "Cafe" Inlaid Rosewood Box Scuttle thimble original to this case

thimble original to this case or box or etui

It is the original fabric covered backing

and his portrait was done by none other than Jean-August-Dominique INGRES

Rex Iudaeorum" or "Jesus the Nazarine

very nicely preserved in what would appear to be the original frame

Elegant Antique French Vermeil Gold Plated Solid Silver 12pc Teaspoon Set, "Cafe" Inlaid Rosewood Box Scuttle thimble original to this caseWonderful antique French gold plated . 800 (nearly sterling) silver "vermeil" 12pc coffee or teaspoon set with lovely floral or acanthus accented pattern in a gorgeous Napoleon III era "Cafe" inlaid rosewood storage and or presentation box! One of a few elegant old French sterling & vermeil teaspoon sets that we've added recently. Fabulous service pieces and an undeniable history of opulence, dare we say extravagance? All twelve spoons bear the French