Antique French Boxed Set Match Vesta and Cigar Holder, 18k Gold Crown Monogram Necessaire Victorian papier mache It was among the most

It was among the most successful Staffordshire potteries which produced tableware

The only other thing worth mentioning is that

whimsical in nature - egg-shaped ones you've seen

and it was quite a chore

when it was fashionable to do portrait miniatures in an outdoor setting

Antique French Boxed Set Match Vesta and Cigar Holder, 18k Gold Crown Monogram Necessaire Victorian papier mache It was among the mostNot perfect, but beautiful to display, and certainly could be used. I see it in store display at a fine cigar store. Each piece (cigar holder and match vesta) in dark chocolate tortoise shell mounted with a monogrammed 18k gold crest with crown monogram, meaning the set was originally made for a titled person. In France, it's not legal to use a crown unless rightfully entitled by title. On bottom is a store's paper etiquette (label), so we know it was