Antique Victorian Era Cigar or Spectacles Case, Purse, Exquisite Hand Carved Ivory French sterling coffee the oil painting on board

the oil painting on board usually survive very well

The case is a fine antique of value on its own merit

The entire exterior is silk

The French still use small carafes like this at table for water service

Most of these need the addition of a thin pencil or stylus

Antique Victorian Era Cigar or Spectacles Case, Purse, Exquisite Hand Carved Ivory French sterling coffee the oil painting on boardFabulous antique Victorian era hand carved genuine ivory cigar, cheroot or eyeglasses case, an exquisitely detailed figural facade with pipe smoking man & floral decoration and a carved rear with "DF"(?) monogramed medallion! With a nod to the small age drying crack on the monogrammed side, this piece is nearly pristine. Original leather baffles and red moire silk lined interior are all remarkable given it's age and the materials. The use of ivory in