Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set A bit larger than Bru

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

The original chenille-trimmed pad is also beautifully preserved - no tatter to the silk satin

a natural course of a formal dinner

One could certainly have a glass-blower create a replacement

Layered draping embroidered

Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set A bit larger than BruCertainly 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