Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set Thoroughly charming

Thoroughly charming

The fun part of this one is that the designer has incorporated a beautiful long-stitch Victorian wool embroidery c

There are no breaks or losses nor even bends to the ormolu framework

full measurements are noted on our photos

and therefore can be used in many ways

Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set Thoroughly charmingCertainly a Napoleon III era piece, with this very Victorian (Napoleon III) "Japonaise" inspired theme in the silver and abalone, mother of pearl inlays. This fabulous tri color pique work and truly creates immense appeal on this one, overcoming the slightly less than pristine condition in which it arrives to us. More one you'll want to display than to use, but a beauty for display! No flaws to the shell front or back, however, and a fine case for use