Superb Antique French Compact, Minaudière, in Opulent Tortoise Shell, Complete, EC Pope The set must have been

The set must have been stored and never used

which I assume is showing the artist

Stunning and rare

it has clean lines and light/dark finish managed by use of darker wood pencil edging and escutcheon

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Superb Antique French Compact, Minaudière, in Opulent Tortoise Shell, Complete, EC Pope The set must have beenCompact, Minaudire, c. 1890 1920, an elegant antique French minaudire or compact, purse, mirror and compartments inside for powder and rouge or lip color. Still in excellent condition throughout. Very good to excellent condition throughout. I see no flaws to note. Very slight hazing of age to the mirror, but no damage. No chips, hairlines, bug bites. All hardware in fine form and tight. IMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: We are