RARE Antique French c. 1698 Silver Mark Tortoise Shell Folding Mariner or Drafting Ruler, Sterling Silver Pique Goldsmith It could as well be

It could as well be a century earlier

Superb 250 or so year old shagreen etui and perfume flask

which was also done in her time - before her long locks were cut short and covered as a novitiate

These would sell at around $2k each

Impressive in every aspect

RARE Antique French c. 1698 Silver Mark Tortoise Shell Folding Mariner or Drafting Ruler, Sterling Silver Pique Goldsmith It could as well beLikely originally a tool housed in a fine and expansive 'necessaire', perhaps a purchase by a dignitary in Paris for the Grand celebration and fireworks celebrating The Treaty of Ryswick which was signed on September 20, 1697 ending the War of the League of Augsburg which pitted France against England, Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. The fireworks celebration depicted here took place in January of 1698. But I digress. It's amazing to me that a