Antique Victorian Era Cigar or Spectacles Case, Purse, Exquisite Hand Carved Ivory French sterling coffee Horlogerie - Bijouterie

Horlogerie - Bijouterie

where this painting resides

splits at corners and one side but it's all original and there's even a little silk pocket in the lid with its own lovely little machined steel clasp (needs no key

The French still use small carafes like this at table for water service

Antique Victorian Era Cigar or Spectacles Case, Purse, Exquisite Hand Carved Ivory French sterling coffee Horlogerie - BijouterieFabulous antique Victorian era hand carved genuine ivory cigar, cheroot or eyeglasses case, an exquisitely detailed figural facade with pipe smoking man & floral decoration and a carved rear with "DF"(?) monogramed medallion! With a nod to the small age drying crack on the monogrammed side, this piece is nearly pristine. Original leather baffles and red moire silk lined interior are all remarkable given it's age and the materials. The use of ivory in