antique French Metallic Bullion and Silk Embroidery Purse, Suede Pouch, 18th Century scissors Fabulous detail which you can

Fabulous detail which you can see in my enlargements

script on the top and the one on the bottom reads "Gacon-Duchesne

5% pure and just under the

green leather wallet or 'papers' insert about the size that would be perfect for a passport today

A beauty for display and so tempting to use for your own Grand Tour

antique French Metallic Bullion and Silk Embroidery Purse, Suede Pouch, 18th Century scissors Fabulous detail which you canAn extremely well cared for c. 1700s silk pouch, purse, gold metallic bullion cord embroidery in the French manner of the period. The body of the bag is a very fine suede, likely from deerskin. The front of the bag has a stylized heart form, backed in blue and stuffed in the manner of trapunto quilting, to make a 3 D cartouche to the embroidery. The single small handmade metallic thread ball tassel at bottom remains, as do the drawstrings. The