Antique French Pique c.1750-1810 Nécessaire, Etui, Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver pebble leather Napoleon's Arc Triomphe

Napoleon's Arc Triomphe

shaped or domed lid and black leatherette with a royal blue velvet interior fitting that nestles the bottle

The painting is good sized

they were made light in weight

it is not possible to have too many of these fabulous antique cigar cases in finest old c

Antique French Pique c.1750-1810 Nécessaire, Etui, Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver pebble leather Napoleon's Arc TriompheA stunning fine c. 1750 1810 French vest pocket vanity ncessaire, would have been filled with small implements of necessity for the elegant traveler, or gentleman, lady, in its time. The interior items have all gone missing over the centuries, which is very often the case, but the etui, itself is exquisite, and beautifully preserved. It is petit, as these were, and an engineering marvel. Just 3" long, 1 1 2" wide and 3 4" at deepest, an oval form. You