Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter No chips or repairs that

No chips or repairs that I can see

inlaid with the most delicate marquetry of ivory

The ivory used must have been highest quality and well-aged before it was worked

but that's the feel of it

at 6 1/2" x 5 1/4"

Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter No chips or repairs thatA splendid bit of the past, this very elegantly inlaid necessaire or grooming etui for the Georgian traveler remains in such fine form, it's a pleasure to bring it to our customers. Unique in that it is not only inlaid with silver pique work, but it's also ornamented with green enamel on the exteror. A beautiful combination of materials along with that rich old shell, it just begs to be in the hand. These traveler's etui held a myriad of implements,