Antique Victorian Era French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell, CS Monogram Intaglio condition with the fully intact

condition with the fully intact cut glass or crystal inkwells and

certainly for goulash or sauce/gravy meals without worry of the sauces rimming the edge

These are perfect conversation starters at those often boring business after-hours events

very nicely preserved in what would appear to be the original frame

(Young Anacharsis's trip to Greece)

Antique Victorian Era French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell, CS Monogram Intaglio condition with the fully intactThese 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