Antique French Necesaire, Aide d'Memoire in Faux Tortoise Shell with Pique, Fine Tortoiseshell travel And a bargain owing to

And a bargain owing to that 12th plate no longer with the set (sets of 12 bring a premium)

The larger newer old frame is wood

The "Cries of Paris" are characteristic expressions of trades of the past

Very decorative

and to be filled with individually wrapped confections

Antique French Necesaire, Aide d'Memoire in Faux Tortoise Shell with Pique, Fine Tortoiseshell travel And a bargain owing toA beauty, and of fine quality in its time, this lovely old notebook, 'necessaire' (because it held all that was necessary in its time), was a mainstay for all, and we find them in a variety of forms and materials, but the shell ones and ivory ones are always favorites. This one has had some use, and the interior is original but shows wear and age, a bit at least. The steam formed spine is shell, which is not always the case and does denote fine