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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case 1885
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case 1885

19th century
Sold 21 January 2026 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a super antique Victorian hallmarked solid sterling silver calling card case in great condition.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1885 with the silversmiths mark for Stokes & Ireland.

It measures 3 1/2" (9 cms) x 2 3/4" (7 cms) across and weighs 75 grams/2.4 troy oz.

This lovely case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1189445
Dealers Internal Reference
9820
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Description
This is a super antique Victorian hallmarked solid sterling silver calling card case in great condition.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1885 with the silversmiths mark for Stokes & Ireland.

It measures 3 1/2" (9 cms) x 2 3/4" (7 cms) across and weighs 75 grams/2.4 troy oz.

This lovely case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189445
Dealers Internal Ref
9820
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
Items For Sale 132
Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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Location: The Uplands, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1NQ, United Kingdom
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An antique rectangular sterling silver card case featuring detailed floral and foliate hand-engraving across its surface.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case 1885
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An antique rectangular sterling silver card case featuring detailed floral and foliate hand-engraving across its surface.
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral engraving, Scrollwork, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Victorian silver card cases emerged during the 19th century as essential etiquette accessories for polite society, used to store visiting cards exchanged during social calls.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, repousse, engine turning, and hand engraving, often fitted with a spring-loaded hinged lid.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating the metal standard, assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate construction and wear patterns.

This piece can be displayed on a mantelpiece, coffee table tray, or within a glass-fronted cabinet to add historical detail and metallic contrast to contemporary schemes.

Preserve the piece by storing it in a tarnish-resistant cloth, handling it with clean hands or cotton gloves, and gently cleaning with a specialised silver cloth without abrasive polishes.
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