Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback I should have opened it

I should have opened it up on the photo table to show

called John the Good

We're often asked what a patch box is

The scraper or eraser blade is pre-stainless so it does have some age/tarnish spots

Superb Antique French Tortoise Shell & Pique Inlay 5.5" Cigar Case, Mother of Pearl Accents Holdback I should have opened itGorgeous antique French shell cigar case with exquisite floral mother of pearl or mop & metal pique inlay, ornate monogram and original leather baffles & turquoise silk interior lining! Great decorative pieces these old shell cases and boxes make and we have one of the finest and most extensive collections available online! Group them, display them, heck you could even use them for those elegant conversation starter accessories! Fabulous and rare