{"product_id":"antique-mother-of-pearl-and-abalone-cigar-case-with-silver-cartouche-19th-century-5-l-3-w-3-4-h","title":"Antique Mother of Pearl \u0026 Abalone Cigar Case with Silver Cartouche | 19th Century | 5” L × 3” W × 3\/4” H","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite antique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emother-of-pearl and abalone cigar or cheroot case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beautifully decorated in a striking geometric harlequin pattern. Individually cut pieces of luminous white mother-of-pearl are arranged alongside richly iridescent abalone shell, creating a spectacular mosaic that shifts between shades of green, blue, pink, and lavender as it catches the light. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver cartouche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accents the top, adding another elegant period detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the case features a hinged lid and working clasp. The original interior lining or fittings have been removed, leaving an open compartment that could now be used for display or as a decorative keepsake box. Despite the loss of its interior, the beautiful shell exterior remains the true star of this piece and presents wonderfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Antique mother-of-pearl \u0026amp; abalone shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Likely originally a cigar or cheroot case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Geometric harlequin \/ diamond mosaic inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Silver cartouche to top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hinged lid with working clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Interior lining\/fittings have been removed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent decorative display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5” L × 3” W × 3\/4” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Antique condition with age-appropriate wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45657614549199,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG-5971_ce138014-fe96-4c8c-8266-7936fd4aa536.heic?v=1785272606","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ar\/products\/antique-mother-of-pearl-and-abalone-cigar-case-with-silver-cartouche-19th-century-5-l-3-w-3-4-h","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}