Antique 18th Century Islamic Turkish Ottoman Silver Embroidered Wallet

Antique 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic Leather Wallet, covered by green velvet and embroidered in silver metal thread, of rectangular form with Bracket-Form flap shaped flap. On the back is embroidered with interlocked initials amongst trailing floral motif. The interior is with four internal pockets and three shaped leather flaps tooled in elaborate design. 

 
Condition: Showing the age and usage with some age wear overall and beautiful old patina.
 
DIMENSIONS: 
 

 Wide 10 cm (3.94 inches)
 High 6.5 cm (2 9/16 inches) 
 
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