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Gorgeous Victorian Silver Card Box – Chester, 1899
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Gorgeous Victorian Silver Card Box – Chester, 1899

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Gorgeous Victorian silver card box with beautiful embossed floral decoration, a domed hinged lid and original gilt interior with space for 2 full size packs of playing cards. The domed lid has a bird family crest on top. Hallmarked ‘N & H’ for marker Nathan & Hayes - Chester, 1899.

Almost certainly belonged to an esteemed country estate.

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Width: 2 5/8" (approx. 6.5cm)

Depth: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Total weight: 130g

In good condition – any dark areas are shadows from the photography.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1091310
Dealers Internal Reference
P51047
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Description
Gorgeous Victorian silver card box with beautiful embossed floral decoration, a domed hinged lid and original gilt interior with space for 2 full size packs of playing cards. The domed lid has a bird family crest on top. Hallmarked ‘N & H’ for marker Nathan & Hayes - Chester, 1899.
fig 1. An ornate embossed Victorian sterling silver card box with an open lid, displayed alongside two stacks of playing cards.
fig 1. Gorgeous Victorian Silver Card Box – Chester, 1899

Almost certainly belonged to an esteemed country estate.

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Width: 2 5/8" (approx. 6.5cm)

Depth: 1 3/4" (approx. 4.5cm)

Total weight: 130g

In good condition – any dark areas are shadows from the photography.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Box to the Victorian era.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091310
Dealers Internal Ref
P51047
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An ornate embossed Victorian sterling silver card box with an open lid, displayed alongside two stacks of playing cards.
Gorgeous Victorian silver card box – Chester, 1899
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An ornate embossed Victorian sterling silver card box with an open lid, displayed alongside two stacks of playing cards.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse floral scrolls, Gilt interior wash, Hinged lid, Engraved detailing
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A Victorian silver card box is a specialized receptacle crafted during the late 19th century, designed specifically to store and present playing cards during parlour games and social gatherings.

These pieces were typically fabricated from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse, chasing, and embossing, often featuring a gilded interior known as wash gilt.

Authenticity is verified through official British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which include a makers mark, standard mark, town mark such as the Chester leopards head, and a date letter.

Such objects add a touch of historical refinement when displayed on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece as a standalone decorative accent.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can strip the original surface finish.
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