Antique Victorian Era Cigar or Spectacles Case, Purse, Exquisite Hand Carved Ivory French sterling coffee dated "1858" with a tomb

dated "1858" with a tomb

The entire exterior is silk

The French still use small carafes like this at table for water service

I would think there would have been a metal rim- lining to the keyhole at one time

The cameos here

Antique Victorian Era Cigar or Spectacles Case, Purse, Exquisite Hand Carved Ivory French sterling coffee dated "1858" with a tombFabulous antique Victorian era hand carved genuine ivory cigar, cheroot or eyeglasses case, an exquisitely detailed figural facade with pipe smoking man & floral decoration and a carved rear with "DF"(?) monogramed medallion! With a nod to the small age drying crack on the monogrammed side, this piece is nearly pristine. Original leather baffles and red moire silk lined interior are all remarkable given it's age and the materials. The use of ivory in