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Beautiful English Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case 1890 Antique Cased
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Beautiful English Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case 1890 Antique Cased

19th century
Sold 8 December 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful English Victorian antique cased solid sterling silver card case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1890 with the maker being Colen Hewer Cheshire. It has been beautifully designed being engraved with flowers, scrolls and entwined initials. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just the odd faint mark, the inside is clean. The original outer case is scuffed but its rare to have it. The card case measures approx. 3.25 inches (8cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1cm) wide and weighs 44 grams excluding the outer case. A very pretty piece.

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

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A beautiful English Victorian antique cased solid sterling silver card case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1890 with the maker being Colen Hewer Cheshire. It has been beautifully designed being engraved with flowers, scrolls and entwined initials.
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It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just the odd faint mark, the inside is clean.
The Silver Squirrel

The original outer case is scuffed but its rare to have it. The card case measures approx. 3.25 inches (8cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1cm) wide and weighs 44 grams excluding the outer case. A very pretty piece.

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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 card case with floral and scroll engravings, resting inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER CARD CASE 1890 ANTIQUE CASED
Ref: SA1107061
An ornate Victorian sterling silver card case with floral and scroll engravings, resting inside a blue velvet-lined presentation box.
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Hinged lid, Repousse detailing, Scalloped edges

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Victorian silver card cases became essential fashion accessories during the 19th century due to strict social etiquette surrounding calling cards. Gentlemen and ladies used these portable holders to store and present their engraved visiting cards when making social calls.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring intricate surface decorations created through hand-engraving, repousse, or engine-turning. They were frequently lined with silk or velvet and housed in fitted presentation boxes.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear British hallmarks stamped on the metal, indicating the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter for the year of production. Hand-engraved details and period wear also help confirm age and origin.

These small decorative objects can be displayed open or closed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or coffee table tray as part of a curated vignette, adding metallic texture and historical interest to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique silver by storing it in a dry environment away from direct sunlight and handling it with clean hands to prevent skin oils from causing tarnishing. Gentle cleaning with a specialized microfibre cloth is recommended, avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that can wear down engravings.
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