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Victorian Silver Card Case 1862
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Victorian Silver Card Case 1862

19th century
Sold 15 July 2025 · Silver Antiques Online
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Description

This stunning VICTORIAN ANTIQUE SILVER CARD CASE has an all over decoration of geometric Gothic engraving and has a small historic estate crest to the cartouche.

Made in Birmingham in 1862 by the well-known and sought-after silversmiths of George Unite, this superb Silver Card Case has a flip-top lid that fits perfectly and, unusually for a Card Case of this age, there are no major dinks to the corners or splits to the seams and there is no damage or repairs.

This superb Antique Card Case is in excellent condition with very little sign of wear or use and is of a size that can still be used with today's business cards or credit cards.

A real quality antique which would enhance any collection or make a fabulous gift for someone.

Dimensions:

Length – 3.95” (99mm) / Width – 2.7” (68mm)

Weight – 57gm / 1.83ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

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Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101876
Dealers Internal Reference
CC_1981862
Dealers Notes

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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
This stunning VICTORIAN ANTIQUE SILVER CARD CASE has an all over decoration of geometric Gothic engraving and has a small historic estate crest to the cartouche.

Made in Birmingham in 1862 by the well-known and sought-after silversmiths of George Unite, this superb Silver Card Case has a flip-top lid that fits perfectly and, unusually for a Card Case of this age, there are no major dinks to the corners or splits to the seams and there is no damage or repairs.

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This superb Antique Card Case is in excellent condition with very little sign of wear or use and is of a size that can still be used with today's business cards or credit cards.
Silver Antiques Online
fig 1. An intricately engraved Victorian sterling silver card case featuring symmetrical geometric patterns and a central cartouche with a crest.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Card Case 1862

A real quality antique which would enhance any collection or make a fabulous gift for someone.

Dimensions:

Length – 3.95” (99mm) / Width – 2.7” (68mm)

Weight – 57gm / 1.83ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 2. An intricately engraved Victorian sterling silver card case featuring symmetrical geometric patterns and a central cartouche with a crest.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Card Case 1862

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

fig 3. An intricately engraved Victorian sterling silver card case featuring symmetrical geometric patterns and a central cartouche with a crest.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Card Case 1862

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £20.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £30.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101876
Dealers Internal Ref
CC_1981862
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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An intricately engraved Victorian sterling silver card case featuring symmetrical geometric patterns and a central cartouche with a crest.
Victorian Silver Card Case 1862
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An intricately engraved Victorian sterling silver card case featuring symmetrical geometric patterns and a central cartouche with a crest.
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand engraving, Central crest, Geometric scrolls
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

Victorian silver card cases became popular during the 19th century as a result of rigid etiquette surrounding social calling and the exchange of visiting cards among the upper and middle classes.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as die-stamping, hand-engraving, repousse, and occasionally engine-turning to create intricate surface patterns.

Authentic pieces generally feature British hallmarks indicating the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter, alongside makers marks stamped directly onto the metal.

These compact items can be displayed closed on small decorative trays, coffee tables, or within glass cabinets to add metallic texture and historic interest to a room.

Preservation requires storing pieces in a dry environment, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners, and using specialised silver cloths or non-abrasive polishes sparingly to maintain the natural patina and details.
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