50147-Extremely Rare French antique Porte-Louis portable Gold coin case

50147-Extremely Rare French antique Porte-Louis portable Gold coin case 19th century This 19th-century French brass gold coin box (Porte-Louis) was an exquisite box used by high society and merchants at that time to carry high-value gold coins such as Louis d'or. There is a spring pressing mechanism inside the box lid, which can stabilly store gold coins and prevent slipping and loss. It is also attached to a hanging ring, which can be hung on the pocket watch chain or belt, which is both safe and convenient. Golden yellow has been baptized over the years, showing a charming sense of simplicity and history, witnessing the life of the French aristocracy in the 19th century, and can be used as a pocket watch accessory or pendant. Why is it called "Porte-Louis" in French? "Porte" means "carry" in French; "Louis" refers to Louis d'or (Louis gold coin), which is a gold coin circulated in France from the 17th to the 19th century, from King Louis XIII to Louis XVI. Named after the name, this kind of gold coin was a high-value currency at that time. Many aristocrats, merchants and high-class people would carry it with them. They could safely carry and quickly take out Louis gold coins to pay, especially during transactions or travel. This kind of box was very popular in the 19th century, especially in the Napoleonic period and the second half of the 19th century. It was not until France gradually changed to banknotes that Porte-Louis was gradually eliminated. 數量內容content ：一個盒，無其他附件。one case without other accessories. 尺寸size：長L5x 寬W3 X 厚H1.2cm 重量weight ：23g 材質material : 銅合金 年份Year：19世紀末20世紀初late 19th to early 20th century 產地from：法國France 印標hallmark：無No Reference code : W250227-2307 ⚠️請留意：歷史久遠色澤舊化痕跡，彈簧、鉸鏈正常。正常古董狀態，請參考相片。古董物件無論顏色與表面皆有歷史使用痕跡，若有任何問題，歡迎請來訊詢問 ⚠️親愛的國外的朋友們，全球運輸提供安全包裝。 歡迎隨時與我們詢問運費相關事宜。 ⚠️ Please note: Antique objects have historical wear&tear of use regardless of color and surface. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. ⚠️ Dear friends from abroad, Global shipping available with secure packaging. Please feel free to contact me for inquiring the shipping cost.