RARE Fine Antique French c.1700s Semi-opaque Tortoise Shell and 18k Gold Pique Snuff Box 19th c. This one has a fine

This one has a fine quality traveler's inkwell with it

each seed pears is prong-set

she's one of the finest little paintings ever

One of the most splendid and stunning miniatures I've ever had pleasure to own

RARE Fine Antique French c.1700s Semi-opaque Tortoise Shell and 18k Gold Pique Snuff Box 19th c. This one has a fineFabulous rare c. 1750s snuff box, finest blond tortoise shell with just a light modulation to chocolate shell, naturally gorgeous! Plus all that exquisite tiny star and decorative edging pique in 18k gold. Some of the finest work, and so well preserved for these 270 or so years. Lathe crafted and carved rare blond tortoise shell (the rarest color, semi transparent as you can see). The entire snuff is painstakingly marked and cut and inlaid with a