France - Five cases for needles, necessities, ball book (Souvenir d'Amitié) or flask. Late 18th or early 19th century: - In gilded brass, engraved with rocaille and Amour. H. : 8,4 cm. - In plain white mother-of-pearl veneer, engraved or sculpted. H. : 9,3 - 9,2 - 7,3 cm. - In brown tortoiseshell veneer. H. : 6,8 cm. The two silver cases for a mount and some accessories (min.800/total gross weight : 101 g.), without hallmarks, but prior to 1838. Missing ball book and flask; one element and one stopper missing in the tortoiseshell case, the other case empty, with soldering at the hinge. Closure of the "Souvenir" case to be revised. Wear to the gilding, some cracks, eats, shocks, lacks and small restorations.