Opulent Antique French Tortoise Shell Vanity Set, 18K Gold Cartouche - Tortoiseshell basket is the crowning glory of

is the crowning glory of the collection I once amassed

Paris circa 1834-1847

Kiln-fired enamel (black) and fine seed pearls on three

There is an embossed stamp on the inside of the lid that reads Vve Ducommun

Opulent Antique French Tortoise Shell Vanity Set, 18K Gold Cartouche - Tortoiseshell basket is the crowning glory ofImagine the 19th century 'trousse de voyage' from which these remaining pieces must have come what a prize it would have been! The pieces that remain here are pristine and elegant in their fine quality simple lines, and further amplified in cachet by the 18K gold monogram set into each of the matching pieces. A fine shoe horn, glove stretcher, manicure and clothing brushes and a hairbrush are the pieces comprising this set of 5, though I'm sure they