Unique Large Carved Antler with Figural Hunting Scenes, Black Forest Needle Case or Match Vesta French silver vermeil Photos show that the fronton

Photos show that the fronton up top has been attached and braced

There are some age or corrosion marks on the one knife's steel blade

In the finest French traditions

I've owned this one for decades

but more to be felt with the hand than seen

Unique Large Carved Antler with Figural Hunting Scenes, Black Forest Needle Case or Match Vesta French silver vermeil Photos show that the frontonI've never seen anything quite like this one. Mid 19th century German or Tyrolean Black Forest carved stag antler figural case with seated shepherd boy, dog, and woodland animals. It is not ivory, but is carved from a large antler, which interior can have a look of ivory but not the unique grain. Beautifully crafted, the rather large case has an inner compartment 3 8" in diameter and 2 3 4" length interior. Short for bodkins or net lacing needles, and