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English Antique Sterling Silver Bell Family Crested Card Case 1880 Victorian
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English Antique Sterling Silver Bell Family Crested Card Case 1880 Victorian

19th century
Sold 22 September 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare beautiful English Victorian antique solid sterling silver card case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1880 with the maker being George Unite. It has been superbly made being engraved with a falcon crest used by the Bell family. It is in superb condition being free from dings holes and repairs with the inside being gilded. It flips open automatically when the button is pressed and works perfectly. It measures approx. 3.25 inches (8.2cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide, you can get card made to any size online so will be able to have some made to fit. It weighs 48 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

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A rare beautiful English Victorian antique solid sterling silver card case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1880 with the maker being George Unite. It has been superbly made being engraved with a falcon crest used by the Bell family. It is in superb condition being free from dings holes and repairs with the inside being gilded. It flips open automatically when the button is pressed and works perfectly. It measures approx. 3.25 inches (8.2cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.6cm) wide, you can get card made to any size online so will be able to have some made to fit. It weighs 48 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

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An ornate Victorian sterling silver calling card case featuring chased floral patterns and a central cartouche engraved with a family crest.
ENGLISH ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER BELL FAMILY CRESTED CARD CASE 1880 VICTORIAN
Ref: SA1094190
An ornate Victorian sterling silver calling card case featuring chased floral patterns and a central cartouche engraved with a family crest.
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased floral motifs, Central armorial cartouche, Engraved family crest, Border engraving

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Victorian silver card cases became popular during the 19th century as social etiquette required the exchange of visiting cards among the gentry and upper classes. Silversmiths crafted these receptacles in various sizes to fit neatly into pockets or evening bags.

These items were predominantly fashioned from sterling silver, utilising techniques such as repousse, chased floral decoration, engine turning, and hand engraving to personalise the surface with family crests or monograms.

Authentic pieces bear British hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, typically including a standard mark for sterling silver, a town mark indicating the assay office, a date letter for the specific year of production, and a makers mark.

Small silver collectibles can be displayed on decorative trays, within glass-fronted cabinets, or on mantelpieces to add historical texture and refined metallic accents to contemporary room schemes.

Maintain antique silver by storing it in a dry environment and cleaning it infrequently with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the patina, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can strip away desirable oxidisation.
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