Antique French Boxed Set Match Vesta and Cigar Holder, 18k Gold Crown Monogram Necessaire Victorian papier mache most notably Leon Lapar (1878-1897)

most notably Leon Lapar (1878-1897)

A Russian exotic wood match vesta set with an 18k gold clasp which has 2 sapphires

The top with recessed carvings of leaves on the vine

but no key

The mysterious little country house in distance has meaning

Antique French Boxed Set Match Vesta and Cigar Holder, 18k Gold Crown Monogram Necessaire Victorian papier mache most notably Leon Lapar (1878-1897)Not perfect, but beautiful to display, and certainly could be used. I see it in store display at a fine cigar store. Each piece (cigar holder and match vesta) in dark chocolate tortoise shell mounted with a monogrammed 18k gold crest with crown monogram, meaning the set was originally made for a titled person. In France, it's not legal to use a crown unless rightfully entitled by title. On bottom is a store's paper etiquette (label), so we know it was