Lot 1493 , Three 19th century tortoiseshell and gilt metal purses

Three 19th century tortoiseshell and gilt metal purses

£80-120

Condition:
Rectangular purse lacking button needed to open. Ogee-shaped purse interior blue fabric worn and fragile. Oval purse button and locking mechanism not working and a chip to the tortoiseshell immediately above lock, approx. 8 x 3mm. (White streak on the back purse is light reflecting on the gilt-metal).

Sold for £85