Antique French Mother of Pearl Shell Sail Boat 8.5" Tall w Inkwell, Anchor, Superb Detail Georgian glass all with engraved & reticulated

all with engraved & reticulated or pierced decoration

There are 4-5 very small spaces where the warp could use a tiny stitching from backside

I think removed from a wooden back-frame board

Even the leather outer etui or case is in fine condition with just the slightest evidence of use or age - still supple

Antique French Mother of Pearl Shell Sail Boat 8.5" Tall w Inkwell, Anchor, Superb Detail Georgian glass all with engraved & reticulatedA perfectly preserved 19th century souvenir, surely of the French beach resort areas, this superb 8. 5" tall sail boat with inkwell is as charming as can be. The twisted wire rigging holding the sails to the mast, anchor to the bowsprit, small pocket watch display hook at the top of the mast and the finest materials used have retained the lustre of the mother of pearl and the brilliant gold of the alloy metal used. Original inkwell fits perfectly in