Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter It might have once had

It might have once had more but given the fragile nature

There are a few sections of the brass inlay missing from the sides and rear corner areas

This one is in a distinctive French manner known as 'boulle'

fabulous plates of vintage to antique age

polished and original

Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter It might have once hadA splendid bit of the past, this very elegantly inlaid necessaire or grooming etui for the Georgian traveler remains in such fine form, it's a pleasure to bring it to our customers. Unique in that it is not only inlaid with silver pique work, but it's also ornamented with green enamel on the exteror. A beautiful combination of materials along with that rich old shell, it just begs to be in the hand. These traveler's etui held a myriad of implements,