Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Necessaire, Etui, Case - Tortoiseshell Carnet du Bal with Pique Lily by Whiting NOTE: Priced at melt value

NOTE: Priced at melt value for the silver and gold (Jan

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One small age or drying crack in the lid panel around the 5 o'clock position

This one weighs 28 grams and is in fine condition as you can see from the images

Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Necessaire, Etui, Case - Tortoiseshell Carnet du Bal with Pique Lily by Whiting NOTE: Priced at melt valueNapoleon III (Victorian) era carnet du bas or "necessaire", the forerunner to the 1980s Daytimer, and eventually to our modern cell phones meant to jot down addresses, schedules, reminders, and to tuck a little money and one's calling cards into, it comes with its own stylis pencil which forms the clasp when in place in the 3 loops. A stunning old tortoise shell beauty you'll love to display or to use. It's of finest old French shell artistry,