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A tortoise shell lady's dance purse or Carnet de Bal, circa late 19th century with incised detailing

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A tortoise shell lady's dance purse or Carnet de Bal, circa late 19th century with incised detailing
A tortoise shell lady's dance purse or Carnet de Bal, circa late 19th century with incised detailing and gold vermeil inlay and fittings. Interior opens to reveal a silk interior with an ivory wafer partition, as seen. The exterior shows extensive damage to the tortoise shell case around the edges with one corner repair noted, one hinge unattached, and large chips, as seen.