Victorian Pearl Shell PurseLate Victorian coin purse made from two halves of a pearl shell. Refer to photos for size & condition.

Ultimately

Civil War era sewing box with a beautiful lithographed lid

Refer to photos for size & condition: Very good apart from the aging to the wood

which first started making bourbon in 1889

Numerous pressed leaves found inside

These pieces were assembled very simply

Newly released from my collection of Victorian hair works is this unusual keepsake in a leather 1/6 plate case for a daguerreotype or ambrotype

In between shoulders: 15”

A beautiful & impressive piece

Opens and closes securely

Length: 44”

a 16th century painting by an unknown artist from da Vinci’s circle which resides at the Galleria Borghese