Antique French Louis XVI to Napoleonic Era, (c.1770-30) Tortoise Shell & 18K Gold Snuff Box, French - Tortoiseshell cordials I have shown the backside

I have shown the backside so you can see the work

It appears a newer backing has been applied to this one

No chips nor breaks

Great in the kitchen with toothpicks or matches

This is not unusual

Antique French Louis XVI to Napoleonic Era, (c.1770-30) Tortoise Shell & 18K Gold Snuff Box, French - Tortoiseshell cordials I have shown the backsideAnother charming late 1700s to early 1800s Georgian or Napoleonic era snuff box, trimmed in 18K gold that has been tested but does not bear any markings I can find. Were it French, as I suspect it is, it should have tiny tiny poincon or control marks, but without them, I can't confirm country of origin on it. Era, we're sure of from form and type, evidence of advanced age. This one is not perfect, as you can see on our images, but what you see is a