Set of coin purses

Accessories

Inventory number
2025.7.10.1ac.AA.BG.C1900.FR
Description
Gift set consisting of two red leather coin purses layed with floral silverwork, with silver hinges and closures, one larger and one smaller. They are presented in a rectangular box made of black leather, lined with wrinkled cream silk. Both wallet interiors feature gusseted compartments made of red silk. Interior of the larger coin wallet contains an ivory sheet on silver hinges, inscribed in graphite with name and address of a previous owner. Smaller coin purse includes an interior compartment with a hinged steel closure.
Materials
Leather
Silver
Ivory
Silk
Origin
circa 1900 Angouleme, France
Dimensions
Width : 23 cm
Length : 12 cm
Height : 3 cm