A STUNNING AND VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE ORIGINAL VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE PURSE OR WALLET WITH A STUNNING PIQUE DESIGN IN SILVER OF A SCROLL HINGE MOTIF THAT IS PRESENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PURSE. EXQUISITE WORKMANSHIP IN THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE. IT HAS A RED SILK INTERIOR. IT IS SIGNED WITH’BREVETE WHICH MEANS PATENTED IN FRENCH. Dating to the late Victorian period, around 1880, this charming little antique purse is blessed with two wonderful pique decorated pieces, both with a glossy patina. The front and the back are both embellished with particularly fine and pretty silver pique work. The catch is in good working order and the red silk interior still remains in great shape too. Pretty as a picture and remaining in excellent condition, measuring 2 3/4″ x 2″. Antique French Victorian Pique Purse Silver Inlaid Coin Wallet Napoleon III. Please visit our store, Annas Antique Jewelry, and include us in your list of favorites! Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Antique French Victorian Pique Purse Silver Inlaid Coin Wallet Napoleon III” is in sale since Saturday, May 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Other Antique Decorative Arts”. The seller is “annakristifigs” and is located in West Hollywood, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1850-1899
- Country/Region of Origin: France
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Primary Material: Silver
- Style: Victorian