Antique French Tortoise Shell Pique Necessaire and Coin Purse Set (2 pieces) bracelet solid through

solid through

it's really a lovely work and likely done by a young girl

This one is nearly 3" long

and this work is definitely by a master enamelist

Antique French Tortoise Shell Pique Necessaire and Coin Purse Set (2 pieces) bracelet solid throughA constellation of stars inlaid into the beautiful old chocolate colored shell and a brass shield that awaits your own engraved monogram, should you decide to have it done don't you just love these magnificent mid 1800s sets! These were a traditional gift to a young woman upon her confirmation (Catholic), and were also quite popular for the tourists on their Grand Tour, and while we often get the individual coin purse or 'aide d' memoire' as this