Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse I'm guessing it's from 1962

I'm guessing it's from 1962 though

down the front & back and framing the porcelain cartouche

vibrantly active scene with Samurai soldiers

Charles- Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte

But the oval of the portrait in frame is 3" x 3

Antique French Tortoise Shell Carnet Bal, Etui with Silver Inlay & Original Presentation Box trousse I'm guessing it's from 1962Beautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era shell carnet bal or necessaire with ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior ivory page and original fitted presentation box! One of the more beautiful old tortoiseshell pieces we've found lately, this one boasts sleek, elegant thick shell covers, stunning engraved silver floral inlays and a complete interior. Preserved wonderfully in the original fitted box, the shell is as lustrous as can be! Perfect