Antique French Napoleon III c.1880s Baccarat 8.5" Swirled & Intaglio Etched Glass Jewel Casket 16cm fan The serpent's head visible but

The serpent's head visible but a portion of its body curving up into the hole

French in origin and from about c

But in fact

The miniature floral painting in the lid somewhat of a signature also

Each portrait is that of an 18th century historical figure

Antique French Napoleon III c.1880s Baccarat 8.5" Swirled & Intaglio Etched Glass Jewel Casket 16cm fan The serpent's head visible butGorgeous antique French Napoleon III era c. 1880s Baccarat 8. 5" wide decorative box or jewelry casket with thick swirled glass oval body, floral intaglio wheel etched or engraved & beveled glass lid and gilded framework including side handles & lion or foo dog figural feet! I'll have to go back and look closer but I seem to remember that the base of this one is marked "Baccarat". If so, I'll take a photo and add to the listing. If not, it's quite