Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse and the old early original

and the old early original arrangements of hair from 2 people or perhaps 3 are still almost perfectly arranged within

and also accent the outer brooch (halved into cabochons)

The sterling blades all bear the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark

I'm using an online translation program so what you see translated above might not be completely accurate :)

down the front & back and framing the porcelain cartouche

Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse and the old early originalBeautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era shell carnet bal or necessaire with ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior ivory page and original fitted presentation box! One of the more beautiful old tortoiseshell pieces we've found lately, this one boasts sleek, elegant thick shell covers, stunning engraved silver floral inlays and a complete interior. Preserved wonderfully in the original fitted box, the shell is as lustrous as can be! Perfect