Antique Victorian Era French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell fire screen one 6" tall and the

one 6" tall and the other slightly smaller at 5" tall and a wonderful 3 3/8" diameter jar

Fres" but I've not found a definitive reference for it yet

this one would have been commissioned by someone wealthy

000 plus hammer in 2011 (look online for it to see for yourself)

there is high value in individual pieces

Antique Victorian Era French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell fire screen one 6" tall and theThese charming little coin purses of shell, 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 individual