Antique French 18th Century Billet Doux (Sweet Notes Carrier) in Vernis Martin Decoration, Bugs, Flowers Pendant Display Please by by the measurements

Please by by the measurements which are as follows:

A slight bit of soiling to the fabric around the scent bottle fitting

A desktop item

The black painted sticks are tipped with a small white opaline bead (one missing) and the criss-crossing of sticks forms the framework and handle for this wonderful pair

6 spools and 1 matching retractable measuring tape

Antique French 18th Century Billet Doux (Sweet Notes Carrier) in Vernis Martin Decoration, Bugs, Flowers Pendant Display Please by by the measurementsI just love these old things. The history is as fun as the object. These are rare! What some think might be a cigar case is, instead, a 1700s "billet doux", or directly translated, "sweet note". The case is that into which love notes, invitations to clandestine trysts and such words of love would be sent by courier to one's beloved. Marriage being what it was among elites and titled persons in Marie Antoinette's era and earlier, one did not always