Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff I would date the carved

I would date the carved wood frame to mid-1800s

We have always been

Palais Royal calibre

75" deep fold and the curve curve remains perfect

but nothing bright or colorful until at least a year post-loss

Rare 18th Century French Shagreen (Galuchat) Étui – Museum Quality Green Luxury Case, Silk Velvet Interior Portrait snuff I would date the carvedA superb and increasingly rare 18th century shagreen tui, or necessaire crafted in richly colored green galuchat and preserved in exceptional, museum worthy condition. Measuring 4 1 4 long, 1 7 8 at its widest point, 1 thick (1 5 8 at base), this elegant little case would most likely have housed a fine scent bottle or small personal luxury implement. Its refined, tapered form and domed cap are entirely characteristic of 18th century French luxury