Antique French Pique c.1750-1810 Nécessaire, Etui, Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver pebble leather they were made light in

they were made light in weight

shaped or domed lid and black leatherette with a royal blue velvet interior fitting that nestles the bottle

isn't a split

Napoleon's Arc Triomphe

Antique French Pique c.1750-1810 Nécessaire, Etui, Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver pebble leather they were made light inA stunning fine c. 1750 1810 French vest pocket vanity ncessaire, would have been filled with small implements of necessity for the elegant traveler, or gentleman, lady, in its time. The interior items have all gone missing over the centuries, which is very often the case, but the etui, itself is exquisite, and beautifully preserved. It is petit, as these were, and an engineering marvel. Just 3" long, 1 1 2" wide and 3 4" at deepest, an oval form. You