Antique French Tortoise Shell Pocket Watch Case, Etui, Box for 31mm Enamel Watch spoon We've been very fortunate of

We've been very fortunate of late to find several superb shell and sterling silver vanity sets in their original boxes

and what at first might appear as a damaged lace bonnet is actually entirely intact

but it is likely the artisan whose exquisitely fine silk tapestry this is

This is a fine French box dating between 150-170 years ago

to have his mistress pose 'indiscreetly' for a small portrait

Antique French Tortoise Shell Pocket Watch Case, Etui, Box for 31mm Enamel Watch spoon We've been very fortunate ofI don't currently have any of the fine 18k gold pocket watches, small and jewel like, kiln fired enamel and made for a lady, but if I did, I'd be showing it off inside the recess of this stunning old octagon watch case. The 2nd opening is for the long watch chain, and it has a cream silk bottom liner to match the inner lid. The purple silk velvet interior is in very nice form, and I can guarantee you, this elegant chocolate and cognac tortoise shell