Antique 18th Century Silk Velvet and Hand Embroidered Purse, Bag, Satchel aquarelle even with the age related

even with the age related flaw or two

The inside is lined and fitted in a light blue silk

all with an engraved "Jean Paul" inscription or dedication and all beautifully preserved in the original Puiforcat marked presentation box

a slight separation at solder to back right

Antique 18th Century Silk Velvet and Hand Embroidered Purse, Bag, Satchel aquarelle even with the age relatedMy source in France is certain the bag is c. 1700s. Several experts I've consulted also thought it consistent with the materials, stitchery manner and metal thread trim and handle of 18th century, and out only question is of the simple rectangular form, and whether it was made later from earlier remnants of vestments, perhaps. I can see it is entirely hand stitched, the old silk velvet has great age to it and a bit of slight deterioration. I can tell