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Lovers Coin Purse

A lovely 19th century leather coin purse with a stenciled pattern in the leather that is gilded. The central plaque is carved mother of pearl and depicts a man bringing flowers to a woman he is in love with.

Collection of Barbara Catanese

Details

Date: 1850s - 1880s

Materials: Leather, carved MOP

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

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