Antique Dieppe, France, Carved Ivory Aide d' Memoire, Nécessaire with Stylus. Floral Limoges it remains an active center

it remains an active center for those things

1812 French Empire portrait miniature of a young gentleman

which I assume is showing the artist

5" wide and 2

There is also a bit of wear or fading to a few of the black enamel Roman numerals but no chips or damage to the enamel numeral plaques

Antique Dieppe, France, Carved Ivory Aide d' Memoire, Nécessaire with Stylus. Floral Limoges it remains an active centerA petite work of carver's artistry that is museum quality, this is a very early 1800s item easily identifiable as from the Dieppe, France seaport carvers. Among the very finest carvers in history, the Dieppe pieces area always highly sought after. This one has survived almost to perfection, these 200 plus years. The age shows in the fabrics, but it has the little stylus still, and is complete as you see it. Delicate beauty, the work of seamen on long