Elegant Antique French Tortoise Shell Minaudière, Evening and Makeup Purse with Suede Scabbard antique hand carved frame this aide d'memoire would have

this aide d'memoire would have held calling cards

This is part of a large purchase I made from a top quality anonymous estate disbursement out of Ohio

has a subtle calming palette and evidence of a strong talent in the artist

A richly gilded gesso on wood frame measuring 19

Elegant Antique French Tortoise Shell Minaudière, Evening and Makeup Purse with Suede Scabbard antique hand carved frame this aide d'memoire would haveThe last of my collection of early 1900s to perhaps c. 1925 French minaudire, make up purse, evening bag created to hold a lady's powder, lipstick, a comb, mirror and a celluloid note panel (this one has shrunken with age and is out of its holder). Rarer to find one of these with the original black suede scabbard that makes it a purse. Full measurements are noted on the photos. Very good to excellent condition for age and type, the only notable