An Antique French velvet drawstring gaming purse, 19th Century, the deep red velvet pouch worked in thick gilt wire thread in a raised design and with woven metal thread banded edge, the drawstring with an acorn toggle and lined in fine red Morocco leather.
Declaration
Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA175362
Description
An Antique French velvet drawstring gaming purse, 19th Century, the deep red velvet pouch worked in thick gilt wire thread in a raised design and with woven metal thread banded edge, the drawstring with an acorn toggle and lined in fine red Morocco leather.
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