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French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
$1,111.97
£795
€949.40
CA$1,521.15
A$1,702.21
CHF 888.82
MX$20,926.94
NOK 11,213.44
SEK 10,551.79
DKK 7,083.28
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A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015332808042
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