Rare Antique French Napoleon III 12.5" Jardiniere, Serpentine Wood with Marquetry Inlay cordials It has three fitted layers

It has three fitted layers (two lift-out and then the fitted bottom) and hold all pieces as if it was made for them

somewhere between c

The center diamond is 4mm in diameter

These were normally always made in paris

in that time

Rare Antique French Napoleon III 12.5" Jardiniere, Serpentine Wood with Marquetry Inlay cordials It has three fitted layersFabulous & rare antique French Napoleon III or Victorian era 12 3 8" wide jardiniere or cache pot, centerpiece, serpentine shaped wood with ornate marquetry style inlay, turned wood feet and gilt ormolu ring side handles! Isn't this one lovely! Quite unique, very thin sold wood with a wonderful undulating or serpentine shape. The inlay wonderful with kingwood outer and darker inlaid patterns encircling the piece. A paper label on the bottom reads