Antique French Cigar Case, Necessaire in Fine Tortoise Shell Pique - Tortoiseshell c.1830 china Also a safe guard on

Also a safe guard on the hinged pinback to be sure it won't stick the wearer

some dating as far back as 1500s

it needs a watch key I do not have

so tiny and so perfectly accomplished

Antique French Cigar Case, Necessaire in Fine Tortoise Shell Pique - Tortoiseshell c.1830 china Also a safe guard onBeautiful antique Victorian era tortoise shell cigar case or etui with ornate multi color pique inlay, "AF" monogram and original moire silk fitted interior! Purchased in the USA, and pre dates the ban by almost 100 years, this one is a superb mid 1800s French creation in shell that is inlaid with a beautiful cartouche with 2 shields for monogram. The condition is just not perfect, noted with flaws as our images show it to be, but the chocolate and