Antique French Necesaire, Aide d'Memoire in Faux Tortoise Shell with Pique, Fine Tortoiseshell travel lauded history of only the

lauded history of only the finest of the fine and silversmiths to royalty over the years

The larger newer old frame is wood

Overshot glass had its origin in 16th century Venice

or to add your own choice of suitable frame

A loose leaf

Antique French Necesaire, Aide d'Memoire in Faux Tortoise Shell with Pique, Fine Tortoiseshell travel lauded history of only theA beauty, and of fine quality in its time, this lovely old notebook, 'necessaire' (because it held all that was necessary in its time), was a mainstay for all, and we find them in a variety of forms and materials, but the shell ones and ivory ones are always favorites. This one has had some use, and the interior is original but shows wear and age, a bit at least. The steam formed spine is shell, which is not always the case and does denote fine