Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback treasured and displayed for some

treasured and displayed for some 170 or so years now

the catch or latch is not engaging as it originally would have

The scraper or eraser blade is pre-stainless so it does have some age/tarnish spots

though it's wonderful to just hang on wall as well

We're often asked what a patch box is

Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback treasured and displayed for someGorgeous antique French shell cigar case with exquisite floral mother of pearl or mop & metal pique inlay, ornate monogram and original leather baffles & turquoise silk interior lining! Great decorative pieces these old shell cases and boxes make and we have one of the finest and most extensive collections available online! Group them, display them, heck you could even use them for those elegant conversation starter accessories! Fabulous and rare