Antique French Boxed Set Match Vesta and Cigar Holder, 18k Gold Crown Monogram Necessaire Victorian papier mache with wood fill and lacquer

with wood fill and lacquer

Late 17th to mid 18th century French Aubusson tapestry panel with a 2

A gentleman's discreet but meaningful mourning stick pin in 18k gold topped by the symbol of eternity

It would likely have been used in a private chapel or home

Antique French Boxed Set Match Vesta and Cigar Holder, 18k Gold Crown Monogram Necessaire Victorian papier mache with wood fill and lacquerNot perfect, but beautiful to display, and certainly could be used. I see it in store display at a fine cigar store. Each piece (cigar holder and match vesta) in dark chocolate tortoise shell mounted with a monogrammed 18k gold crest with crown monogram, meaning the set was originally made for a titled person. In France, it's not legal to use a crown unless rightfully entitled by title. On bottom is a store's paper etiquette (label), so we know it was