Charming Antique French Mother of Pearl Sailboat Inkwell & Pocket Watch Stand, Holder woven kilim making it perfect for a

making it perfect for a match safe if you'd like

but this case did not have any inside

The rippled edge framing in the top of this gaming chest is a transitional motif between France's Charles X and Napoleon III eras

The linen canvas is strong

so you can take the time to bring it to its highest gold shine - do not dip it in water (the hair inside)

Charming Antique French Mother of Pearl Sailboat Inkwell & Pocket Watch Stand, Holder woven kilim making it perfect for aThese are always fun, always popular and tougher to come by. This 19th century Grand Tour souvenir from France shows you why. A typical little desk stand, it's got covered original inkwell, but also the pocket watch hook up top of the mast, and the open "boat" is a cup into which one would put the contents of pockets at evening. Jewelry and pocket watch, a few coins. These old items were called "vide poche" (literally translates to empty pocket) in