Travel Vanity Set, c.1860 Tortoise Shell Case with Gold, Silver Inlay Pique and Cartouche, C M. RARE! mascaron not quite holly berries and

not quite holly berries and holly leaves

950/1000 highest standard French sterling that accents it

surely treasured through many many generations

each with its own unique style (and a flaw or two)

Just love the old 19th century pipe racks

Travel Vanity Set, c.1860 Tortoise Shell Case with Gold, Silver Inlay Pique and Cartouche, C M. RARE! mascaron not quite holly berries andA most unique and exceptionally fine case in fine old shell with the usual opulent gold and silver pique and inlaid cartouche. The case is in excellent condition, as you can see, and each of the original fitted vanity tools remain inside. Scissors, button hook, nail file and etc., and a pocket knife all fitted in their recesses. Quite unusual, we've never found a similar one. Very good to excellent condition throughout. The only flaw I can find to