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Location:Palm Springs, California, US,
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Item:382704576077Magnificent Antique FRENCH 1800s JEWELED Cameo Enameled CHATELAINE COMPACT PURSE. Magnificent Antique FRENCH 1800s JEWELED Cameo Enameled CHATELAINE COMPACT PURSE
Gorgeous 19th century Compact Purse
Not sure of metal content, looks brass, very substantial piece
Enameling is done in gorgeous hot pink, cottage green, and white
The jeweled stones are prong set, and done in aqua around the border
There are four turquoise colored stones in the center of the hot pink flowers
All stones are prong set, present, and original
All enamel is in lovely condition
Colors are still vibrant
The center is a hand carved shell cameo of a woman with an instrument of some sort
The cameo is surrounded by rope and beading done in a gold color (assuming it's brass)
The shell cameo is set with four prongs
Chatelaine chain and ring original to the piece, as is the tassel at the bottom
Beautiful leaf design around entire piece on sides
Back says "made in France"
Inside is clean and empty, other than a beautiful beveled mirror, which does have some age related fogging
Absolutely exquisite
Measurements: 3 3/8 inches tall (just the box) 2 1/4 inches wide (just the box) 2 inches long (tassel) Chain drop is 5 1/4 inches (including ring)