Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl 950 silver (95% pure)

950 silver (95% pure)

My favorite type of French frames

the outer rail feels like it's solid rather than hollow

these mementos might well be the only remnant of a physical nature that would evoke the memory of the person who had died

which has been lost and remade as a reconstruction at some point in history

Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl 950 silver (95% pure)So rare to find one of these with the matching original outer protective presentation case with it, and subsequently to find it in such superb condition, as well. The fine old toroise shell in rich and elegantly shined, unwarped and perfect to use for your glasses, or for an evening bag if you so choose. Not fitted out inside, you can use it for a variety of purposes, not the least of which is just to display and thrill over it. The monogram is