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Lot 106
A 19th Century Continental Piqué Tortoiseshell Coin Purse
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The shaped case with likely gold and silver inlaid diapered quatrefoil decoration to lid, period "EMB" script monogram to central shield cartouche, underside with conforming inlaid silver border, opens to a divided interior in cerulean blue silk, appears unmarked.

3/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 in.

Some scattered light surface scratches, crack to underside; some wear and surface staining to silk.