Napoleon III waste paper basket in black sheet metal and painted flowers, 19th century

Old waste paper basket in finely cracked black sheet metal and multicoloured flowers hand-painted, napoleon iii, 19th century in good general condition, gilded edging at the top and bottom, black interior, pattern rich in colours and generous, the flowers are very romantic and well painted. There are of course traces of time. Small basket or cache pot, it is a very decorative and authentic piece. Height: 20cm/7.9" length: 20cm/7.9" width: 17cm/6.7" weight: 500 grams.