Antique Victorian Era Napoleon III French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell inkstand it's one you'll want to

it's one you'll want to hang near a lamp and table so it can get some spotlight - let it shine a bit

A wonderful display box

as I do think it is not karat gold

and the high quality boar bristles look to have been used little if ever at all

but there's also a goldsmith's mark or punch (poinćon) which I just couldn't capture in photo clearly enough to show it

Antique Victorian Era Napoleon III French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell inkstand it's one you'll want toThese 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