Belle Époque French coin purse, made of ivory-toned galalith and mounted on a metal frame with a snap closure. The front features reliefs, wavy lines, and piqué decoration with small metal dots, arranged in a symmetrical composition with an ornamental aesthetic.
The gusseted interior is divided into several compartments for storing coins and small items. Galalith, a casein plastic used as an alternative to ivory, brings a modern material to a lobed silhouette and an ornamentation linked to the 19th-century decorative tradition. It is a collectible accessory representative of the transition between traditional luxury objects and the new materials of the early 20th century.
Period: Belle Époque
Style: 19th-century ornamental revival with piqué decoration
Origin: France
Circa: ca. 1900–1910
Materials: Galalith or similar and metal
Dimensions: 7.3 × 5.38 cm
Weight: 45.78 g
Condition These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections consistent with their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.
