Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter The base/plinth bears the marking

The base/plinth bears the marking that reads "" for Carl von Bergen of Switzerland

I am not positive of it

The box has a tiniest fine tight hairline at side of the box's lid

fabulous plates of vintage to antique age

they were made light in weight

Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter The base/plinth bears the markingA splendid bit of the past, this very elegantly inlaid necessaire or grooming etui for the Georgian traveler remains in such fine form, it's a pleasure to bring it to our customers. Unique in that it is not only inlaid with silver pique work, but it's also ornamented with green enamel on the exteror. A beautiful combination of materials along with that rich old shell, it just begs to be in the hand. These traveler's etui held a myriad of implements,