Antique Tortoiseshell Card Case with Silver Piqué Inlay antiques 75 inches in length

75 inches in length

An exquisite example of French decorative artistry

rendered in a soft

This antique engraving

layered with other charms

Antique Tortoiseshell Card Case with Silver Piqué Inlay antiques 75 inches in lengthA beautiful antique card case crafted from genuine tortoiseshell, prized for its rich, mottled amber and dark brown pattern that catches the light beautifully. The case is bordered with delicate silver piqu inlay lines forming a paneled design across the front and back, a hallmark of fine Victorian era craftsmanship. It was designed to hold calling cards, a staple accessory for well appointed households of the period. As shown in the photos, there are