Antique French Vanity Travel Set, Hardwood Case by DUBREUIL, Inkwell & Jars, Trousse de Voyage, Necessaire cabaret only black was allowed worn

only black was allowed worn

There are hallmarks on the blades and handles including "13" designating them as being in at least

there are no tesserae missing (tiny colored glass tiles) and the entire framed cross and display is very nicely preserved

This set will beautifully 'anchor' your own desktop

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Antique French Vanity Travel Set, Hardwood Case by DUBREUIL, Inkwell & Jars, Trousse de Voyage, Necessaire cabaret only black was allowed wornThe caps are silver plate the very thick plated ones that make them solidly French. Maker is by "Dubreuil, a' Pau", fine quality maker in Pau, France, located in the Aquitaine village that is, itself a work of art. Usually we find signatures of Paris makers, but this one is made quite different from the typical travel cases out of Paris. This one is thick solid hardwood, it's definitely beautiful. The wood of this box begs to be touched it's fine