Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell Etui with Opaline Perfume Bottle - Tortoiseshell
A stunning old set, the perfume bottle in white opaline with shell and sterling silver hinged cap honouring the "Artists' Rifles", an organisation of the time. The bottle is housed in a simply stunning antique shell etui, also mounted in sterling silver. Both halves of this set are just stunning on their own, but in combination - a must have! Very good to excellent condition, no damage to the shell of either piece in this 2 piece set, and not a flaw to note on the opaline glass, either. Complete with the original stopper, as well. A vanity or perfume collector's dream set! 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 va