Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl not a single tooth gone

not a single tooth gone

the outer rail feels like it's solid rather than hollow

is beautifully preserved

We’ve amassed over 100 great old mostly French sterling napkin rings over the years and I’m working on them now

a tiny bit of which has crumbled away in the bottom right corner

Antique French 18k Gold Pique Tortoise Shell Case, Purse or Cigar - Splendid, with orignal leather case "A A" Young girl not a single tooth goneSo rare to find one of these with the matching original outer protective presentation case with it, and subsequently to find it in such superb condition, as well. The fine old toroise shell in rich and elegantly shined, unwarped and perfect to use for your glasses, or for an evening bag if you so choose. Not fitted out inside, you can use it for a variety of purposes, not the least of which is just to display and thrill over it. The monogram is