Antique French 18k Gold & Amber Sheroot or Cigar Holder, "Fabrication Parisienne", Orig. Case Scent No hairlines or age shrinkage

No hairlines or age shrinkage cracks on the old ivory handle

an do have some small dark age tarnish or corrosion spots

An exquisite & rare pattern here

Some glare is inevitable and the camera tends to blow out the subtler tones

notably the front hooves of the deer figure

Antique French 18k Gold & Amber Sheroot or Cigar Holder, "Fabrication Parisienne", Orig. Case Scent No hairlines or age shrinkage"Fabrication Parisienne, Or Controle" gold embossed maker mark applied on the interior of the old case for this lovely antique cigar and cheroot holder. The amber is a deep cherry color, gorgeous, and trimmed with an acid tested and hallmarked 18k gold crest or medallion sans monogram and a gold ring at the end. Amber is fossilized resin of certain species of ancient extinct trees and used for a variety of items during the Victorian era. Very good for