Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback No chips or cracks or

No chips or cracks or hairlines

Antique 19th century hand carved Black Forest (Swiss/German) carved bear

but it's time to downsize my own collections and begin to retire

We're often asked what a patch box is

Those are glided gesso affixed to wire and some loss is evident

Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback No chips or cracks orGorgeous antique French shell cigar case with exquisite floral mother of pearl or mop & metal pique inlay, ornate monogram and original leather baffles & turquoise silk interior lining! Great decorative pieces these old shell cases and boxes make and we have one of the finest and most extensive collections available online! Group them, display them, heck you could even use them for those elegant conversation starter accessories! Fabulous and rare