Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff 9 panels in all

9 panels in all

it's got covered original inkwell

1850-70s) Palais Royal quality lorgnette which is hinged and trimmed in 18k gold

after the work The Emperor Napoleon In His Study at the Tuileries  (1805

75" deep fold and the curve curve remains perfect

Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff 9 panels in allA superb and increasingly rare 18th century shagreen tui, or necessaire crafted in richly colored green galuchat and preserved in exceptional, museum worthy condition. Measuring 4 1 4 long, 1 7 8 at its widest point, 1 thick (1 5 8 at base), this elegant little case would most likely have housed a fine scent bottle or small personal luxury implement. Its refined, tapered form and domed cap are entirely characteristic of 18th century French luxury