Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar Case, Silk Lined - Mid-1800s Tortoiseshell

Antiques : Antique Tortoise Shell Items

 

This is a very fine old tortoise shell etui, cigar case in the traditional 1800s style we find in France and England (origins). The case has superb and beautifully colored/mottled old tortoise shell, of course, as we are used to in these finest old shell items, and the interior is beautifully lined in crimson silk, trimmed out in white - very good condition throughout on this one. The gold stringing and cartouche on the outside are icing on the cake!

Good to very good condition, it's mid-1800s and the leather baffles show almost no wear - it's serviceable if you'd like to put it to use, or absolutely beautiful if you want it for display. This is one you'll use as an evening purse, I think. Elegant - perfect.

Item ID: 206tscgrcase