Antique french carved mother of pearl purse with 3 compartements inside including a central compartiment with lock, made during the 1860's Napoleon III period. It opens and closes properly. 2 3/8" (6cm) length, 1 7/8" (4.8cm) width. Perfect condition as shown by the following pictures.
For our French-speaking friends
Porte monnaie de baptême en nacre sculpté ouvrant sur trois compartiments dont un refermable, vers 1860 Napoléon III. Longueur 6 cm, largeur 4,8 cm. Très bel état, il ouvre et ferme parfaitement.