Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse down the front & back

down the front & back and framing the porcelain cartouche

made by one of the very best makers

and also accent the outer brooch (halved into cabochons)

Production with the brand Creil et Montereau continued until 1920

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Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse down the front & backBeautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era shell carnet bal or necessaire with ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior ivory page and original fitted presentation box! One of the more beautiful old tortoiseshell pieces we've found lately, this one boasts sleek, elegant thick shell covers, stunning engraved silver floral inlays and a complete interior. Preserved wonderfully in the original fitted box, the shell is as lustrous as can be! Perfect