Antique French Writer's Folio, Case, Etui and Ivory Pen, Wax Seal, Pocket Knife, Letter Opener, Inkwell sewing necessaire So he's somewhere between 1795

So he's somewhere between 1795 to 1799 when the fashion exuberance faded

We want to avoid the guillotine

The original bronze bow top French frame holds it well with a card Matt

or perhaps a piece of fruit

will not close with it inside

Antique French Writer's Folio, Case, Etui and Ivory Pen, Wax Seal, Pocket Knife, Letter Opener, Inkwell sewing necessaire So he's somewhere between 1795A fabulous antique late 19th century writer's set, Traveler's writing folio with implements and inkwell, writing surface with blotter, and a pleated folio into which stationery can be stored. It's split leather on card, silk moire fabric and paper lined interior, a very fine quality set which must have been a gift. So beautifully preserved, nicer than any of these we've had over the decades. The old implements inside are matching pieces, original to