French Tortoiseshell Coin Purse with Silver Mount and “Breveté SGDG” Mechanism Vintage

French Tortoiseshell Coin Purse with Silver Mount and “Breveté SGDG” Mechanism VintageAdditional Description: A refined and highly collectible French tortoiseshell coin purse, showcasing the rich, organic mottling characteristic of natural hawksbill shell. The exterior presents a beautifully polished surface with warm caramel and deep espresso tones, creating a striking contrast and depth that only genuine tortoiseshell achieves. The purse is fitted with a silver toned metal frame and clasp, featuring a delicate Art Nouveauinfluenced

and its deep profile gives it strong wall presence even on its own

Ebonized edging with MOP stringing - delicate dot border and hand-inlaid shell

Cunego sculp

Additional Description: A finely crafted French Napoleon III period miniature portrait frame

Threaded interior shows expected wear from previous attachment to a shaft

mixed metal hardware

Greek: Hera)

hand-decorated or hand-colored binding (likely vellum or parchment-style over boards)

there was a strong revival of Renaissance and classical design

printed text blocks

Stands for Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815)

often imported to aristocratic libraries and salons