Brass Plated Mini Trinket Box in the shape of a French Franc Vintage

Brass Plated Mini Trinket Box in the shape of a French Franc VintageBrass Mini Trinket Box in the shape of a French Franc novelty snuff box or pill box, crafted in the form of a giant 5 Franc coin (dated 1836, Rpublique Franaise). late 19th to early 20th century (often around 18801900), not contemporary with the actual 1836 coin date. They were machine stamped with realistic coin designs and then hollowed out to serve as a container. The hole in the center of one side is sometimes seen, either from wear or where a

Signed lower right “CREER

commonly known as Fool’s Parsley

A small cast bronze tripod bowl raised on three sculptural supports formed as stylized mythological creatures — possibly griffins

plank wood backing

many larger pieces were dismantled or lost

finely pebbled

or warmed service presentations at formal meals

including stylized blossoms and trailing leaves painted directly onto the light ground

above arched frame

Era: Late 20th Century (circa 1970–1990)

The lid features a central checkerboard parquetry panel framed by mitered borders and repetitive pale inset studs

Minor surface wear and inclusions to the marble as expected