Antique French Aide d' Memoire in Fine Tortoise Shell, c. 1850 - Tortoiseshell, Silver 18k and Amalone Marquetry, Pique
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 from my 'favorites'. 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 French tortoise shell card case or aide d'memoire, in superbly chocolate colored and lightly mottled cognac shell, with a thrill of inlaid nature scene, flowers in ivory, sterling silver, 18k gold, and that little bug of silver and abalone - just so pretty. Very good condition for age and type. I find no chips, no hairlines, no cracks and no bug bites at all on this one. The single flaw isn't noticeable, really, but there is a 1/4" or so length of stem missing at the bottom right corner/base of the