Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Necessaire, Etui, Case - Tortoiseshell Carnet du Bal with Pique Lily by Whiting quite a few on and

quite a few on and several more to come so be sure to browse some while you're with us

but not end up with red blotches on her face from the fire's heat

these range in compliments of creamy pale to a silver and tan tint

Very good to excellent condition throughout

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Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Necessaire, Etui, Case - Tortoiseshell Carnet du Bal with Pique Lily by Whiting quite a few on andNapoleon III (Victorian) era carnet du bas or "necessaire", the forerunner to the 1980s Daytimer, and eventually to our modern cell phones meant to jot down addresses, schedules, reminders, and to tuck a little money and one's calling cards into, it comes with its own stylis pencil which forms the clasp when in place in the 3 loops. A stunning old tortoise shell beauty you'll love to display or to use. It's of finest old French shell artistry,