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Rare 19th Century Penwork Card Case
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Rare 19th Century Penwork Card Case

19th century
Sold 13 February 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

Rare penwork card case. One side with an image of a boy on the back of his dog. The other side with a young man walking through a church yard with a lantern

Dimensions

Height 5" 13cm

Width 4" 10cm

Depth 0.5" 1.5cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Penwork Card Case to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121622
Dealers Internal Reference
904
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Rare penwork card case. One side with an image of a boy on the back of his dog. The other side with a young man walking through a church yard with a lantern

Dimensions

Height 5" 13cm

Width 4" 10cm

fig 1. An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background.
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Penwork Card Case

Depth 0.5" 1.5cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Penwork Card Case to the 19th Century.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121622
Dealers Internal Ref
904
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 19th Century Penwork Card Case

Archive II An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background. View V
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Archive VII An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background. View VII
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 235
Items Sold 3,151
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: Walton House Antiques, Walton Buildings, The Square, Mere, BA12 6DL, United Kingdom
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An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background.
Rare 19th century penwork card case
Ref: SA1121622
An antique rectangular wooden card case featuring intricate hand-drawn penwork depicting a figure with an animal against an architectural background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCard Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency / Victorian
  • MaterialWood, Ink, Varnish
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHand-drawn penwork illustration, Architectural background, Figural motif
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Penwork is a decorative technique popular in the 18th and 19th centuries where fine ink drawings, often mimicking engravings or scrimshaw, were meticulously applied to a wooden or bone surface and then varnished.

These pocket-sized accessories were crafted from a variety of traditional materials including fine hardwoods, papier-mache, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and bone, often featuring intricate hand-carved or inked decorations.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related patina, hand-drawn ink lines showing minor irregularities under magnification, and traditional construction methods appropriate to the period, such as precision-fitted sliding or hinged lids.

Small historical objects like card cases add a layer of collected charm when displayed in glass-topped display tables, on bookshelves, or styled alongside modern minimalist objects to create textural contrast.

Preserve these items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels. Avoid liquid cleaners; instead, dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to protect the delicate surface varnish.
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