Antique Victorian Era French Calling Card Case, Tortoise Shell, Mother of Pearl, Skull 18th century necessaire There is a muslim backing

There is a muslim backing that is probably early to mid-1800s

5" oil & vinegar cruet stand or caddy

Louis XV wreath top styling

The stitches are small - something between grospoint and petitpoint

wood with gesso appliqué in full

Antique Victorian Era French Calling Card Case, Tortoise Shell, Mother of Pearl, Skull 18th century necessaire There is a muslim backingA typical c. 1840 60s calling card case, 4" x 3" so it will even fit today's business cards. A splendid veneer marquetry combining fine tortoise shell, mother of pearl and abalone shell. This one will draw every eye! And not the least because it has that mother of pearl skull on one side. Do you think it was a member of a secret club whose sign was a skull, or would that be too conspiracy theory ish? What we know for certain is that, among these types