Opulent Antique 19th Century French Pique Tortoise Shell Calling Card Case, Etui, Box
Making best design use of the flaring cognac to chocolate mottling of mid-19th century tortoise shell, this one is a little work of art and one of my own favorites in my lifelong collection. I wish you could feel how this one fits the hand, slight curves and a little bit convex on side panels, it's made to be held. Note the pique work on all sides, which might be karat gold, but I have not found a way to test it. Nearly 4", I used to use it with my America standard business cards, which will (barely) fit. Full measurements noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type - as you've come to expect from us. We search out the best for you, for ourselves. This one has a single tiny innocuous 'flaw' - a bug bite near the clasp, which I've pointed out on the photos for your review. The fine tortoise shell is otherwise perfect, no chips, no losses. An unmonogrammed tiny cartouche up top in case you'll want it monogrammed. Inner lined lip of ivory is complete, as you can