{"product_id":"antique-1850-70s-french-tortoise-shell-aide-dmemoire-necessaire-card-case-tortoiseshell","title":"Antique 1850-70s French Tortoise Shell Aide d'Memoire Necessaire, Card Case - Tortoiseshell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold-edged original notepad remains inside the rich Royal purple moire silk covers and interor, and the shell front and back panels are excellent - but the necessaire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes have a flaw or two to keep it from being pristine, or expensive. While the nap on the silk velvet spine is no longer there, exposing the original if denuded and faded silk velvet spine as less than it was in its origin, and also the 3 loops of moire silk that would have formed a self-latching housing for a slender long stylus or pencil are missing, those two flaws are probably the simplest to restore if you're inclined. The major issue is the condition of the shell, and in this one, both panels are exquisite! With a mottling of cognac and chocolate, the beauty of the natural mid-1800s shell shows through and with the inlay of what is most likely 18k gold (the French standard), and a cartouche that has not yet been monogrammed - and this one is sure to catch your eye and attention. The price reflects the imperfections, and the small restoration work you might well be capable of if you're the least bit handy, will have your investment doubled in value in no time. I simply do not have the time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to very good condition, as noted above and with flaws outlined fully above and in our images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are great supporters of protection for endangered species in our modern world. We never buy or sell anything 100 years or newer; we donate to anti-poaching organizations; we don't hunt; we conserve in ways that impact global warming (we're totally solar at home), knowing those measures also protect the animals in the wild today. We also recognize the vast cultural history we preserve with our care and reverence for these antique objects, and agree with CITES that objects over 100 years of age have nothing whatsoever to do with species depletion in our current world.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur offering exceeds the age limitation of \"more than 100 years of age\", and is well within the exemption for CITES regulation. If imported, met the CITES regulation. \u003cstrong\u003eThis item will be handled and shipped from our Utah business, and is not available for shipment internationally, nor within the USA to California, NY, Nevada, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington if it contains ivory, sorry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please see our small print for more details.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48408652513534,"sku":"511tsnote","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/511tsnote.jpg?v=1782173752","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/it\/products\/antique-1850-70s-french-tortoise-shell-aide-dmemoire-necessaire-card-case-tortoiseshell","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}