RARE 19th Century French Tortoise Shell Pique Note Book, Necessaire, Aide d' Memoire with Pencil - Tortoiseshell poodle not the least of which

not the least of which is just to display and thrill over it

it's mid-1800s and has no chips or cracks to disclose

a very impressive (and important) piece for your own collection

I can't wait to use it

while I feel like I ought to name the artist of this painting

RARE 19th Century French Tortoise Shell Pique Note Book, Necessaire, Aide d' Memoire with Pencil - Tortoiseshell poodle not the least of whichNot really a 'carnet de bal' or dance card, but something quite similar, this mid 1800s beauty is a full notebook with the most gorgeous old shell cover, don't you agree? Wonderful vanity item, perfect for beside your bed to jot down those things we all think of in the middle of the night, or to record your friend's phone address notations in a most opulent manner. Stunning! Very good to excellent condition, right down to the gilded edge pages.