Antique French Cigar Case, Necessaire in Fine Tortoise Shell Pique - Tortoiseshell c.1830 china lid included

lid included

and the interior in fine condition but lacking some of the orignial fitted implements

There are mounting holes which will take a screw

Also a safe guard on the hinged pinback to be sure it won't stick the wearer

it needs a watch key I do not have

Antique French Cigar Case, Necessaire in Fine Tortoise Shell Pique - Tortoiseshell c.1830 china lid includedBeautiful antique Victorian era tortoise shell cigar case or etui with ornate multi color pique inlay, "AF" monogram and original moire silk fitted interior! Purchased in the USA, and pre dates the ban by almost 100 years, this one is a superb mid 1800s French creation in shell that is inlaid with a beautiful cartouche with 2 shields for monogram. The condition is just not perfect, noted with flaws as our images show it to be, but the chocolate and