Three Writing Cases

Three Writing Cases France, Empire period, early 19th century. Red Saffiano leather, gold embossing, pasted paper; one case with engraved silver fittings, lock, and small key. One portfolio bearing the embossed inscription “Mr. Le Baron de Marcognet” (Pierre-Louis Binet de Marcognet, 1765–1854), which opens flat and can be used as a writing pad. Inside, various compartments lined with green silk. Another folder, with an alphabetical index inside, as well as a signature folder. Signs of ag

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