Stunning Antique French Napoléon III Era Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui 14k gold and beautifully preserved

and beautifully preserved

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All components are present and original to the set

A small dimple or two to the case

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Stunning Antique French Napoléon III Era Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui 14k gold and beautifully preservedFrom my own lifelong collections, a superbly crafted antique tortoise shell and mother of pearl marquetry cigar case, etui, hinged lid and foil interior, it survives in superb form and condition these 170 or so years later. Full measurements are noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, 170 or so year old tortoise shell and mother of pearl marquetry case for cigars cheroots in its origin, this form often shows up now as a