Fine Antique Italian Leather Wallet, Paper Money Case, Tooled, Gilt Embossed & Heraldry Lamp base font receptacle & lid

font receptacle & lid

the woman holds a letter

and 8 inches front to back

The inkwell itself one of the massive "paperweight" style inkwells

though there is a little darkening to the steel blades (typical of age)

Fine Antique Italian Leather Wallet, Paper Money Case, Tooled, Gilt Embossed & Heraldry Lamp base font receptacle & lidRare, fantastic antique Italian or French tooled leather wallet, billfold or paper money case with ornate gilt embossed decoration and two royal or armorial style heraldry medallions! Isn't this gorgeous! Such an elegant piece for what would now be a relatively pedestrian use. Two pieces total, both in overly thick & rigid brown leather. The inner pocket slides out completely and is sized to hold the older Italian or European bills (as shown in the