Antique French Aide d' Memoire in Fine Tortoise Shell, c. 1850 - Tortoiseshell Necessaire, Etui, Card Case
Over decades, we've amassed a wonderful supply/collection of exquisite 19th century carnet du bal (Dance card); necessaire; calling card cases; notepads or aide d'memoire in fine old tortoise shell. Here's just one you're going to love. Hard to pick the right one, so why not buy several and start your own beautiful tabletop or vitrine collection? We're your best place to shop for these stunning old pieces of French vanity items and articles, and looking through, you'll see why we love them, too. Antique shell carnet bal, or aide d'memoire, in superbly chocolate colored and steam-formed or reconstructed tortoise shell, a border of ornate trim which matches the cartouche - no monogram yet engraved on it. Very good condition for age and type. Lining showing a bit of its age, as many do, but it's intact and perfect to hold your own business cards in the baffle side pocket, and a note or two inside the notepad. A card calendar for the week to jot down appointments, and the original pencil