An Ottoman Jerusalem Carved Mother Of Pearl Silver Purse, la...

Estimate

£800 - £1,000

An Ottoman Jerusalem Carved Mother Of Pearl Silver Purse, late 19th Century-Early 20th Century


Of rectangular form, a leather purse with two delicately carved mother of pearl panels on both sides, Ottoman Tughra on one side and stylised sunflower motif on the other side, both on a ground of dense foliage and floral sprays, fastening with a clasp opening to reveal a compartment lined with blue silk for cards and a pouch gathered by a string for coins, 91 grams, 10cm x 7cm x 2.5cm