Antique 19th C. Napoleon III Nécessaire, "Toilette" Etui, Case with Scissors, 6 Implements Inside French Paste her gown and jewelry and

her gown and jewelry and the outdoor setting combine to a thrilling museum quality portrait

an early Georgian socialite

The rock crystal cover is thick

or designed

is in fine condition when that age is considered

Antique 19th C. Napoleon III Nécessaire, "Toilette" Etui, Case with Scissors, 6 Implements Inside French Paste her gown and jewelry andThe little vest pocket picnic "ncessaire" (necessary) is complete with most of the original implements and a tiny added in antique pocket knife to fill in the only opening whose original item has gone missing. The wine corkscrew folds in a sturdy hing, the scissors are sharp, file, pocket knife and folding toothpick are all nearly perfect and so is the outer leather etui or case. One of the nicest of these I've ever found from this era. Many survive