Not that i am a fan of this level of ornaments, but i can't help thinking and admiring the craftmanship that went into it and that is nowhere in sight nowadays.
I'm loving seeing what you've been up to in Paris! The Opera Garnier is fantastic. I was fortunate enough, before we left Paris, to be invited to attend an opera (which was not my cup of tea), and to dine afterwards in the building (which was out of this world). It was quite the experience!
Ian