Elegant simplicity of form and function, this c.1900 Belle Epoch French cigar case can hold 10 mid-sized cigars (shown with Davidoff, not included), exudes luxury. The generous overlap clasp with push-button cabochon of sapphire is 14k gold, as are the large bespoke hinges. Steam formed. Opulent accent for men or women. One could certainly use it as an evening purse. Full measurements noted on photos.
Very good to excellent for age and type, there are no bug bites to the superb semi-translucent blond shell, and there are no flaws to the 14k gold parts, none to the sapphire. Even the old elastic (or an early replacement) shows age but still functions. I find a single flaw to mention and have highlighted it in our photos. There is a tight firm but flashed injury to it likely from having been dropped once. No looseness nor loss, but just the visible injury. See photos.
IMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: 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.
Our 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. This 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. Please see our small print for more details.
