Antique French Engraved Pearl Necessaire, Carnet du Bal or Aide Memoire antique pendant quite even in size and

quite even in size and lovely pearlescent shimmer

he stands a hair under 14"

The body of the case is fine old Vernis Martin and is inset with some tiny diamonds of mother of pearl

Some surface scratches and/or scuffing though with some edge 'nicks' so we've addressed that in the lower price

Antique French Engraved Pearl Necessaire, Carnet du Bal or Aide Memoire antique pendant quite even in size andAbsolutely gorgeous & rare 19th century French Palais Royal style mother of pearl cased carnet bal, a 'dance card' etui with highly ornate engraved cornucopia & scroll decoration and 'Souvenir' inscription! Another of the incoming 'Paris finds' and one of two gorgeous old Palais Royal style aide memoire pieces that we're listing today. Both mid 1800s, both in wonderful condition and full of decorative potential! Don't miss them! Very good to excellent