Continental, 19th century, two sided tortoiseshell pouch with hand painted porcelain female figure, 4 in.; tortoiseshell coin purse with mother of pearl, silver and gold inlay and white metal clasp, 2-1/2 in.; lacquered coin purse with gilt and mother of pearl accents and brass clasp, 3-1/2 in.; mother of pearl notebook with blue silk lining, 3-3/4 in.; mother of pearl card case with silver and abalone inlays, 4 in.; mother of pearl card case, 3 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia

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minimal scratching and wear consistent with age and use; mother of pearl case missing inlays and lid; lacquered coin purse with bubbling to finish; mother of pearl notebook paper detached from binding, some pages with writing