19th C Oval Tortoiseshell and Silver Accordion Coin Purse Antique

19th C Oval Tortoiseshell and Silver Accordion Coin Purse Antique19th Century Shell Box with silver and other metal inlay Oblong Oval with Purse Clasp and Bow Geometric Design

Raised on four petite feet

Repousse - design is hammered from the reverse side to create a low relief

and Harrachov for the mid-century or later production

Likely late 19th c (1875-1895)

1819 / London

and embroidery style

This depicts the scene where Napoleon heroically seizes a flag and leads his troops across the bridge during the Italian campaign (Sept 15-17

Marking (“F

Marc is a recognized name among Continental minaiturists

Lady Liberty on Front with broken swoth and rays behind her

complexion and attire do align well with how she was portrayed

intricate pattern onto a metal surface