Antique French Napoleon III Era Tortoise Shell Purse, Fitted Cigar Case Perhaps? Pietrovich 1st The outer measurement is 7

The outer measurement is 7

I would trust the set to travel

Not a chip nor crack anywhere to be found

The seed pearls are iconographically identified as the tears of the mourner

The really quite beautiful painting is in gouache on natural wafer

Antique French Napoleon III Era Tortoise Shell Purse, Fitted Cigar Case Perhaps? Pietrovich 1st The outer measurement is 7In the same shape and size as the typical cigar cases made of tortoise shell during the same era, Napoleon III, Victorian era, the surprise is that it opens to reveal itself as a purse or rather uniquely fitted minaudire. Moire silk lining with mirror and 2 wallet like compartments centered by a lipstick holder. It is possible it might have come with a small powder and rouge pot in those side pockets. So unique, though. I used to use my cigar cases