Antique French Cabinet Plate Pair, Souvenirs of “Exposition Universelle 1878" verdure the red coral buckle at

the red coral buckle at her bodice of the Empire gown she wears

The silversmith marks are for Massat Freres

Property stamp on spine also identifies the initial collection as being the Academy of Dance

a tiny tiny push on back that we can't seem to show in photos

Very clean inside and out

Antique French Cabinet Plate Pair, Souvenirs of “Exposition Universelle 1878" verdure the red coral buckle atCharming antique French cabinet plate pair, souvenirs marked Exposition Universelle 1878 with ornate floral garland & seashell patterned borders and delightful figural scene centers! Always a popular wall or vitrine decorative accent, these wonderful old French souvenir plates add both a bit of light heartedness but also the elegance and historical aspects. Souvenirs of the 1878 World Expo or Exposition Universelle, the third Paris World's Fair