Delicate polychrome pearl sandblasted purse with rich floral scrollwork bearing the motto "l'envie n'y peut rien" ("envy can't help it") beneath a crown worn by two angels (small misses). Closure with four drawstrings ending in pear-shaped tassels in pearl sandblasting. Cream taffeta lining (accident). 18th century. Height Height : 10 cm A more modern green velvet-covered display stand is included. Note: the pearl sandblasting technique, using pearls as fine as a grain of sand, first appeared in the 17th century and became very popular in the 19th century. This technique was used for small, refined objects made by ladies of the Court or Nobility.