French Napoleon III Grisaille Kiln-fired Enamel Plaque on Convex Copper, circa 1865–1880 Limoges School of DAVID The mother of pearl pen

The mother of pearl pen shown is only a prop and is not included

no stronger

The base retains its original teal paper lining and the Cochin label

a French Limoges porcelain firm active in the late 19th century

just so you can see what a pretty choice someone made for ribbon-woven trim back when they made these up

French Napoleon III Grisaille Kiln-fired Enamel Plaque on Convex Copper, circa 1865–1880 Limoges School of DAVID The mother of pearl penFrench Napoleon III Grisaille Enamel Plaque, circa 18651880, executed in the centuries old grisaille enamel technique, this elegant oval plaque is painted in luminous shades of white and gray over a rich cobalt blue ground, the enamel fired repeatedly upon a convex copper support to achieve remarkable depth and permanence. The romantic classical scene, inspired by an earlier Italian Renaissance composition, depicts a reclining armored hero attended by