Superb Antique French Etui, Set of 2: Tortoise Shell Pique Aide d' Memoire and Coin Purse St. Paul's Cathedral not quite holly berries and

not quite holly berries and holly leaves

If you look closely at the bottom

A marvelous piece here

there is age showing to the exterior of the Napoleon III era chest in which the perfumes rest

Superb Antique French Etui, Set of 2: Tortoise Shell Pique Aide d' Memoire and Coin Purse St. Paul's Cathedral not quite holly berries andMy personal favorites are coming to the shop now, my own collections. This is probably my very favorite boxed set of fine antique French tortoise shell pieces, an intricately inlaid pair, aide d' memoire or notebook, and coin purse. The work is exquisite on each piece, and the condition shows it was as well appreciated when received and since, as it is today. Hardly seems to have been put to any use, though someone has written a little in pencil on