Rare 18th c. Georgian-era Scientific or Drafting Instrument, Ivory Ruler in Fine Shagreen Etui, Case Georgian jewelry The focal point on the

The focal point on the 6 1/4" x 5" and 1" deep tray is that portrait miniature of a Renaissance Musketeer or Cavalier

among a host of great old Napoleon III and Victorian era tobacco related treasures so

The sand and sailboat's body are also natural shells

Yet in her extensive correspondence

Gorgeous antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver 8" dessert

Rare 18th c. Georgian-era Scientific or Drafting Instrument, Ivory Ruler in Fine Shagreen Etui, Case Georgian jewelry The focal point on theA rare and very elegant survival from the 18th century a gentlemans pocket expanding ruler housed in its original green shagreen tui. The ruler is formed of seven slender ivory sections (3 closed length), joined with brass rivets, and inked in red with finely drawn linear decoration and numbering. When extended, it forms a practical measuring rule, compact enough to slip into a waistcoat pocket yet precise enough for architectural, surveying, or