Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback Those are glided gesso affixed

Those are glided gesso affixed to wire and some loss is evident

treasured and displayed for some 170 or so years now

called John the Good

or jewelry item

Antique 19th century hand carved Black Forest (Swiss/German) carved bear

Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback Those are glided gesso affixedGorgeous antique French shell cigar case with exquisite floral mother of pearl or mop & metal pique inlay, ornate monogram and original leather baffles & turquoise silk interior lining! Great decorative pieces these old shell cases and boxes make and we have one of the finest and most extensive collections available online! Group them, display them, heck you could even use them for those elegant conversation starter accessories! Fabulous and rare