Antique Victorian Era French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell, CS Monogram Intaglio Believe me

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Fabulous PAIR of antique Victorian to early Edwardian era Black Forest hand carved "Fruits of the Hunt" themed 17 1/8" wall plaques

furniture and small items in their time and you'll see much of it in the Palace at Versailles when you tour there

Unidentified but the sitter is a relatively :) handsome woman with flamboyant hat & large plum

Antique Victorian Era French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell, CS Monogram Intaglio Believe meThese charming little coin purses of tortoiseshell, made in France, were usually part of a set comprised of the coin purse, a necessaire (card case) and or a prayer book, all with matching shell and style, design, and were gifts given at confirmation ceremonies, or 1st communion. The sets often came in beautiful fitted leather presentation cases, and we have a few of those listed in our shop if you search a bit. But most often, these survive as