Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set but no breaks to the

but no breaks to the old tortoise shell either in lid or bottom

There is some darkened spots but I'll see if I can get that out with some polish before mailing

A bit larger than Bru doll sized furniture but I think within the limits and would be an exquisite large furniture piece in a doll setting

No ID on who the sitter is but a label on the bottom of the chest appears to read "Mme de Penguilly"

as she wears the red shawl or scarf which symbolizes her relationship to the Royals

Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set but no breaks to theCertainly a Napoleon III era piece, with this very Victorian (Napoleon III) "Japonaise" inspired theme in the silver and abalone, mother of pearl inlays. This fabulous tri color pique work and truly creates immense appeal on this one, overcoming the slightly less than pristine condition in which it arrives to us. More one you'll want to display than to use, but a beauty for display! No flaws to the shell front or back, however, and a fine case for use