Antique French Carnet du Bal, Aide d'Memoire, Necessaire, Tortoise Shell w Pique in 18k
A fine Napoleon III era aide d'memoire, sometimes also referred to as a carnet du bal, or necessaire, it's a note pad, calendar, card case and closes with insertion of the stylus which remains with it. Very fine condition for age, inside and out. Dates c. 1850-70, often originally a part of a set including a matching coin purse and as a gift to a girl upon her confirmation (Catholic). Measurements are noted on the photos. Very good condition throughout on this one. Complete and used very little if at all. The silk moire interior remains very nicely preserved. Notebook has not been put to use. There is a very small lift to one small section of the outer 18k gold border inlay. The cartouche is not yet monogrammed. Pique is intact and so delicate. IMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: We are great supporters of protection for endangered species in our modern world. We never buy or sell anything 100 years or newer; we donate to anti-poaching organizations; we don't hun