Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Necessaire, Etui, Case - Tortoiseshell Carnet du Bal with Pique Lily by Whiting I actually have 2

I actually have 2

quite a few on and several more to come so be sure to browse some while you're with us

At 2 1/2" diameter

One small age or drying crack in the lid panel around the 5 o'clock position

I've written so many times about the boutiques flanking the garden promenade at the old Palais Royal

Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Necessaire, Etui, Case - Tortoiseshell Carnet du Bal with Pique Lily by Whiting I actually have 2Napoleon III (Victorian) era carnet du bas or "necessaire", the forerunner to the 1980s Daytimer, and eventually to our modern cell phones meant to jot down addresses, schedules, reminders, and to tuck a little money and one's calling cards into, it comes with its own stylis pencil which forms the clasp when in place in the 3 loops. A stunning old tortoise shell beauty you'll love to display or to use. It's of finest old French shell artistry,