Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse vibrantly active scene with Samurai

vibrantly active scene with Samurai soldiers

down the front & back and framing the porcelain cartouche

Fabulous antique Napoleon III era French Empire Revival style 14

and there is a looseness to the tip which might need an adjustment or re-mount

The sterling blades all bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark

Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse vibrantly active scene with SamuraiBeautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era shell carnet bal or necessaire with ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior ivory page and original fitted presentation box! One of the more beautiful old tortoiseshell pieces we've found lately, this one boasts sleek, elegant thick shell covers, stunning engraved silver floral inlays and a complete interior. Preserved wonderfully in the original fitted box, the shell is as lustrous as can be! Perfect