Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl Silk embroidery Gesso applique on

Silk embroidery Gesso applique on wood frame

unique double curved spouts and simply gorgeous hollow stoppers

and the tiny turned wood knobs and bone knobs on the inner foil lids still remain

My favorite type of French frames

these mementos might well be the only remnant of a physical nature that would evoke the memory of the person who had died

Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl Silk embroidery Gesso applique onSo rare to find one of these with the matching original outer protective presentation case with it, and subsequently to find it in such superb condition, as well. The fine old toroise shell in rich and elegantly shined, unwarped and perfect to use for your glasses, or for an evening bag if you so choose. Not fitted out inside, you can use it for a variety of purposes, not the least of which is just to display and thrill over it. The monogram is