Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl Silk embroidery Gesso applique on

Silk embroidery Gesso applique on wood frame

is beautifully preserved

We’ve amassed over 100 great old mostly French sterling napkin rings over the years and I’m working on them now

Absolutely gorgeous and very rare set of twenty-two antique French Napoleon III to Belle Epoque era table knives

I wonder who this gentleman was

Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl Silk embroidery Gesso applique onSo rare to find one of these with the matching original outer protective presentation case with it, and subsequently to find it in such superb condition, as well. The fine old toroise shell in rich and elegantly shined, unwarped and perfect to use for your glasses, or for an evening bag if you so choose. Not fitted out inside, you can use it for a variety of purposes, not the least of which is just to display and thrill over it. The monogram is