c.1780-1810 Antique French Vest Pocket "Nécessaire", 13pc , Scissors, Knife, etc diamond but there is a simplicity

but there is a simplicity and almost austerity that inhabits the image

One of the prettiest forms we've seen

and while some misidentify them as being cigar cases

though his history has been lost through the centuries

when experiencing this panel

c.1780-1810 Antique French Vest Pocket "Nécessaire", 13pc , Scissors, Knife, etc diamond but there is a simplicityA gentleman's vest pocket "necessaire", Complete but for the handle to the knife, spoon, fork implements. The tip of the handle is there, but the mechanism into which the piece mount is not. Otherwise, this one is complete, which is quite rare, indeed. The outer case has a silver top and framework that is beautifully contrasted by the leather casing on the wooden bottom of the case. Fitted out perfectly for the implements you see, it's incredible that