Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback The white metal lid has

The white metal lid has small splits on the sides (shown in pictures)

Antique 19th century hand carved Black Forest (Swiss/German) carved bear

slight defiance

Some crazing to the boulle but nothing missing and no notable lifting of the inlays

I should have opened it up on the photo table to show

Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback The white metal lid hasGorgeous antique French shell cigar case with exquisite floral mother of pearl or mop & metal pique inlay, ornate monogram and original leather baffles & turquoise silk interior lining! Great decorative pieces these old shell cases and boxes make and we have one of the finest and most extensive collections available online! Group them, display them, heck you could even use them for those elegant conversation starter accessories! Fabulous and rare