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19th Century French Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Souvenir Notebook, Circa 1880
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19th Century French Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Souvenir Notebook, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 6 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This charming silver and pique tortoiseshell "souvenir" aide memoire or carnet de bal was made in France circa 1880. Of rounded rectangular form, the front inlaid with silver pique decorations surrounding an initialled cartouche. The back inlaid with a small silver motif. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with teal moire silk. The original pages with days of the week preceded by a souvenir notebook. Exquisite!

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

11cm x 7cm x 1cm

4.1 inches x 2.6 inches x 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good condition.

Crisp engravings.

Clean Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Notebook to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115007
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC70
Description
This charming silver and pique tortoiseshell "souvenir" aide memoire or carnet de bal was made in France circa 1880.
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Of rounded rectangular form, the front inlaid with silver pique decorations surrounding an initialled cartouche.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The back inlaid with a small silver motif. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with teal moire silk. The original pages with days of the week preceded by a souvenir notebook. Exquisite!

fig 1. A close-up view of an antique 19th-century tortoiseshell notebook featuring symmetrical silver inlay and a central monogram shield.
fig 1. 19th Century French Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Souvenir Notebook, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

11cm x 7cm x 1cm

4.1 inches x 2.6 inches x 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good condition.

Crisp engravings.

Clean Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. A close-up view of an antique 19th-century tortoiseshell notebook featuring symmetrical silver inlay and a central monogram shield.
fig 2. 19th Century French Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Souvenir Notebook, Circa 1880

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Notebook to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115007
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC70
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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19th Century French Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Souvenir Notebook, Circa 1880

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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A close-up view of an antique 19th-century tortoiseshell notebook featuring symmetrical silver inlay and a central monogram shield.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER INLAID TORTOISESHELL SOUVENIR NOTEBOOK, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1115007
A close-up view of an antique 19th-century tortoiseshell notebook featuring symmetrical silver inlay and a central monogram shield.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNotebooks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSilver inlay, Monogram shield, Scrollwork borders
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century accessories often featured intricate pique work, silver inlay, and monograms, reflecting the refined craftsmanship and personal stationery habits of the period.

These items typically utilised genuine hawksbill turtle shell backed onto horn or card, embellished with fine sterling silver wire or sheet metal inlay, and often contained silk linings or bone writing tablets.

Authentic period pieces display natural clouding, warm translucent amber and brown tones with irregular patterns, and under magnification will show organic growth marks rather than uniform plastic repetition.

Displaying the item on a stack of art books on a coffee table or inside a glass-fronted cabinet adds texture, historical depth, and a curated focal point to a contemporary scheme.

Keep tortoiseshell away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent warping or cracking, and clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without using chemical solvents.
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