Antique Victorian Era Napoleon III French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell inkstand There is some veneer missing

There is some veneer missing and a split at the bottom of the back panel of the box

Many of the old Bonne Nuit sets have an insert that goes into the neck of the large decanter

The large original painting of this scened hangs in the Louvre

The frame is original and has suffered some loss over time and has had restoration work that is quite well done

Final image shows it with large 10+" dinner plates

Antique Victorian Era Napoleon III French Coin Purse in Tortoise Shell with Sterling Inlay, Tortoiseshell inkstand There is some veneer missingThese charming little coin purses of shell, made in France, were usually part of a set comprised of the coin purse, a necessaire (card case) and or a prayer book, all with matching shell and style, design, and were gifts given at confirmation ceremonies, or 1st communion. The sets often came in beautiful fitted leather presentation cases, and we have a few of those listed in our shop if you search a bit. But most often, these survive as individual