Antique 18th Century Silk Velvet and Hand Embroidered Purse, Bag, Satchel aquarelle boulle worked cartouche

boulle worked cartouche

All beautifully kept in the original fitted presentation case

here or there

The inside is lined and fitted in a light blue silk

A beautiful serving set

Antique 18th Century Silk Velvet and Hand Embroidered Purse, Bag, Satchel aquarelle boulle worked cartoucheMy source in France is certain the bag is c. 1700s. Several experts I've consulted also thought it consistent with the materials, stitchery manner and metal thread trim and handle of 18th century, and out only question is of the simple rectangular form, and whether it was made later from earlier remnants of vestments, perhaps. I can see it is entirely hand stitched, the old silk velvet has great age to it and a bit of slight deterioration. I can tell