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Victorian Mother of Pearl Purse/card Holder
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Victorian Mother of Pearl Purse/card Holder

19th century
Sold 9 November 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques
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Description

A nice example, mother of pearl purse/calling card holder. In good condition with firm clasp, silk and leather interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Victorian Mother of Pearl Card Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032909
Dealers Internal Reference
1659
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A nice example, mother of pearl purse/calling card holder. In good condition with firm clasp, silk and leather interior.
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Victorian Mother of Pearl Card Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032909
Dealers Internal Ref
1659
Colin Brand Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian card case featuring an iridescent mother of pearl diamond mosaic pattern and a metal frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian card case featuring an iridescent mother of pearl diamond mosaic pattern and a metal frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mother of Pearl Purse/card Holder

Archive II A rectangular Victorian card case featuring an iridescent mother of pearl diamond mosaic pattern and a metal frame. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian card case featuring an iridescent mother of pearl diamond mosaic pattern and a metal frame. View III
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Colin Brand Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian card case featuring an iridescent mother of pearl diamond mosaic pattern and a metal frame.
Victorian Mother of Pearl Purse/Card Holder
Ref: SA1032909
A rectangular Victorian card case featuring an iridescent mother of pearl diamond mosaic pattern and a metal frame.
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMother of Pearl, Brass, Metal
  • ColourIridescent Cream
  • MotifsDiamond mosaic, Geometric tessellation, Kiss-lock clasp
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in)

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During the Victorian era, calling card cases became essential social accessories as calling card etiquette formalised amongst the middle and upper classes, with mother of pearl being a favoured decorative material due to its iridescent finish.

These pieces typically feature thin tiles of iridescent nacre applied in geometric tessellation to a wooden or papier-mache carcass, fitted with brass or silver frames and silk-lined interiors.

Authentic period pieces often display natural variations and minor irregularities in the shell tiles, hand-cut brass framing, and period-specific hinge mechanisms rather than uniform modern plastic facsimiles.

Placed within a glass-topped display cabinet or styled on a surface alongside curated books and decorative objects, these small pieces introduce subtle texture and historical interest.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, cleaning only with a dry or very slightly damp soft cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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