Antique French Victorian Era Cigar or Cheroot Case, Etui, Needlework, Striker
Recently acquired an entire collection of fine early to mid-1800s cigar cases and we'll list each one separately for sale. Look for them all, though. The entire collection is just fabulous! From hand embroidered ones to one favorite of mine with hand carved antler stag on front, to a splendid old shagreen case, to a host of others that would be wonderful gift ideas along with a tin of Davidoff cigars (or other) for your favorite friends who enjoy one now and then. I'll be brief in describing each one, but they've come to us out of Paris and from the estate of a noted (and titled) collector who chose to remain anonymous. Wish we could disclose.   An interesting smaller case here hand stitched exterior decoration, original interior lining & fittings with framed photo, and 1880 "Souvenir" handwritten date. The writing under the photo has a clear date of 1880, sorry that the photos don't show it very well or at all. The other writing is "Souvenir a" but I can't qu