Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Cheroot Holder Pipe, Dog, Hound Faience at the time a small

at the time a small village just outside London

The front lip of the box is marked "Touron Fabricant 24

The needlework is matted with a gold-painted filet

these opulent dressing cases were a staple at the renowned Palais Royal shops with layers neatly fitted into the interior to hold a variety of the early Grand Tour travelers' needs

the other a lovely bracelet with seven cameos so be sure to check that one out

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Cheroot Holder Pipe, Dog, Hound Faience at the time a smallA wonderful little bit of hand carved wood from the 19th century carvers of the Black Forest region of Europe. This is a cheroot holder, or small pipe made to hold the smallish cigars called 'cheroot'. The carved pipe like holder is a working pipe, not just an ornament. But with a wonderful dog carved so nicely up top, one might find it move appealing to display it for the work of art it is. Very good to excellent condition. I have just noticed on our