Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback it is certainly young love

it is certainly young love

slight defiance

Some crazing to the boulle but nothing missing and no notable lifting of the inlays

Those are glided gesso affixed to wire and some loss is evident

the catch or latch is not engaging as it originally would have

Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback it is certainly young loveGorgeous antique French shell cigar case with exquisite floral mother of pearl or mop & metal pique inlay, ornate monogram and original leather baffles & turquoise silk interior lining! Great decorative pieces these old shell cases and boxes make and we have one of the finest and most extensive collections available online! Group them, display them, heck you could even use them for those elegant conversation starter accessories! Fabulous and rare