Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set Layered draping embroidered

Layered draping embroidered

No ID on who the sitter is but a label on the bottom of the chest appears to read "Mme de Penguilly"

One could certainly have a glass-blower create a replacement

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

Pierced earring wires have slightly enlarged tops to keep from slipping off without intention (you might want to also use a tiny silicone ball available about anywhere

Antique French Tortoise Shell Cigar or Spectacles Case, Etui - Tortoiseshell & Pique serving set Layered draping embroideredCertainly 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