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Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903
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Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 November 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This fabulous crocodile leather bridge box is mounted with silver corners and silver lettering. It is dated Birmingham 1903 and bears the marks of Charles Penny Brown. These type of playing card boxes, complete and in good condition, are rather scarce and this is a fabulous example.

The beautiful crocodile leather is applied with the word Bridge in silver letters. The plain silver corners separately hallmarked The steel clasp is fully functioning. Original moire silk interior. The box contains four complete sets of playing cards, a patience games booklet and pencils.

Hallmarks:

CPB for Charles Penny Brown.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "d" for 1903.

Condition:

Crocodile skin in super condition, just a little fraying at the back.

Silver corners in equally good condition.

Two sets of cards untouched, the other open and complete and in nearly new condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 17cm / 7 inches.

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 11cm /4.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by card please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Playing Card Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1065643
Dealers Internal Reference
MAY97
Description
This fabulous crocodile leather bridge box is mounted with silver corners and silver lettering. It is dated Birmingham 1903 and bears the marks of Charles Penny Brown.
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These type of playing card boxes, complete and in good condition, are rather scarce and this is a fabulous example.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903

The beautiful crocodile leather is applied with the word Bridge in silver letters. The plain silver corners separately hallmarked The steel clasp is fully functioning. Original moire silk interior. The box contains four complete sets of playing cards, a patience games booklet and pencils.

fig 2. An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903

Hallmarks:

CPB for Charles Penny Brown.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "d" for 1903.

Condition:

Crocodile skin in super condition, just a little fraying at the back.

Silver corners in equally good condition.

fig 3. An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid.
fig 3. Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903

Two sets of cards untouched, the other open and complete and in nearly new condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 17cm / 7 inches.

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 11cm /4.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 4. An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid.
fig 4. Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by card please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Playing Card Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065643
Dealers Internal Ref
MAY97
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Mounted Bridge Playing Cards Box by Charles Penny Brown, Birmingham 1903

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid.
EDWARDIAN SILVER MOUNTED BRIDGE PLAYING CARDS BOX BY CHARLES PENNY BROWN, BIRMINGHAM 1903
Ref: SA1065643
An Edwardian tan crocodile-embossed leather playing card box featuring sterling silver corner mounts and a script Bridge plaque on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialLeather, Sterling Silver, Wood
  • ColourTan
  • MotifsEmbossed crocodile pattern, Sterling silver corner mounts, Applied script lettering, Silver clasp
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Edwardian design, spanning from 1901 to 1910, often combined classical revival motifs with refined craftsmanship, frequently incorporating sterling silver mounts onto luxury materials like leather and exotic skins.

These boxes typically featured a wooden core covered in embossed leather, such as crocodile or morocco, and were finished with hallmarked sterling silver corners, mounts, and custom clasps.

Authenticity is verified through clear British hallmarks stamped on the silver mounts, indicating the assay office, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the early 20th century.

Place the box on a coffee table, side table, or mantelpiece to add textural interest, subtle metallic accents, and a touch of historical character to the space.

Maintain the silver with a soft microfibre cloth to avoid abrasive cleaning, and treat the leather periodically with a neutral wax to prevent drying and cracking.
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