Antique French 'Parisienne' 18k Gold & Amber Cigar Holder in Case, Etui, 2 5/8" Long knight helmet Bavarian Paul Utzschneider founder circa

Bavarian Paul Utzschneider founder circa 1800-1919

actually the first (I believe) in this unique style

the painting is beautiful in spite of showing 2 hairlines (marked with 'x' on photo

we have never found what became of the set of implements and 2 scent bottles - all perfect - which had been inside

the custom frame and silk velveted inner mat is a stunning cornerstone collection I bought some time back

Antique French 'Parisienne' 18k Gold & Amber Cigar Holder in Case, Etui, 2 5/8" Long knight helmet Bavarian Paul Utzschneider founder circa"Fabrication Parisienne, Or Controle" gold embossed maker mark 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 monogram though I can't quite decipher it. There would also have been a gold ring at the end but it's gone missing over the years. Amber is fossilized resin of certain species of ancient extinct trees and used