Antique French or Viennese Kiln-fired Enamel Coin Purse, Celeste Blue & Flowers opal lost to years of cleaning

lost to years of cleaning

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Antique French or Viennese Kiln-fired Enamel Coin Purse, Celeste Blue & Flowers opal lost to years of cleaningA charming little kiln fired enamel coin purse dating to the Napoleon III era (Victorian) c. 1850 70, and either French or Vienna enamel, as both were producing similar beautiful little enamel items during that time. This process, which I've written about many times, is one only accomplished with the skill of years and years of practice. The enamel powders are various shades of muddy mauve, taupe, blues, not the least resembling the color they will