Elegant Antique French Tortoise Shell Minaudière, Evening and Makeup Purse with Suede Scabbard antique hand carved frame The mystery is why were

The mystery is why were no photos ever inserted

Mount the pendulum carefully from underneath

A truly rare and magnificent set

this aide d'memoire would have held calling cards

Complete and simple to work with

Elegant Antique French Tortoise Shell Minaudière, Evening and Makeup Purse with Suede Scabbard antique hand carved frame The mystery is why wereThe 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