c.1780-1810 Antique French Vest Pocket "Nécessaire", 13pc , Scissors, Knife, etc diamond that mark has been used

that mark has been used since 1838

A little "vide poche" from early 1800s (the style with the little cut brass fringe is very old

And finally

these decorated hand screens were made available for guests who gathered for evenings of socializing

c.1780-1810 Antique French Vest Pocket "Nécessaire", 13pc , Scissors, Knife, etc diamond that mark has been usedA gentleman's vest pocket "necessaire", Complete but for the handle to the knife, spoon, fork implements. The tip of the handle is there, but the mechanism into which the piece mount is not. Otherwise, this one is complete, which is quite rare, indeed. The outer case has a silver top and framework that is beautifully contrasted by the leather casing on the wooden bottom of the case. Fitted out perfectly for the implements you see, it's incredible that