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A fine example of a coin holder gadget cane. The purse, which has three pockets, is made of leather/brass. It can be firmly held shut by a clip on the side of the brass support ring. This clip is clearly marked “Brevete” (French term for patented). The purse is mounted on a hardwood shaft with horn ferrule. The purse size is ideal for holding up to three former 20 franc gold coins known, colloquially, as “The Napoleon”. First issued in 1803, these were 21 mm in diameter weigh 6.45 grams (gross weight) and 90% pure. The coin continued in use through the 19th century. Could also be an ideal size to carry three gold sovereigns (22mm diameter) first minted in 1817}Purse outer Diameter 1 ½”/39mm. Inner Diameter approx 1”/254mm Cane length 900mm / 35.5” long France, circa 1890
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