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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case 1904 - The Music Lesson
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case 1904 - The Music Lesson

1900 - 1920
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This is a super antique Edwardian sterling silver card case measuring 3 1/2" (9 cms) x 2 1/2" (6,.5 cms) and hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Matthews.

The front of the case is embossed with a depiction of ‘The Music Lesson’ by Nicolas Lancret depicting a gentleman playing a lute to two ladies in a formal garden scene and the back shows a lovely garden scene with a peacock.

It's in excellent condition with no damage (any marks you can see are just reflections) and it weighs 63.8 grams/2 troy oz.

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

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Card Case to the 1900s.

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SA1227752
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1016
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Description
This is a super antique Edwardian sterling silver card case measuring 3 1/2" (9 cms) x 2 1/2" (6,.5 cms) and hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Matthews.

The front of the case is embossed with a depiction of ‘The Music Lesson’ by Nicolas Lancret depicting a gentleman playing a lute to two ladies in a formal garden scene and the back shows a lovely garden scene with a peacock.

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It's in excellent condition with no damage (any marks you can see are just reflections) and it weighs 63.
Robert Bush Antiques

8 grams/2 troy oz.

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

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Card Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227752
Dealers Internal Ref
1016
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

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

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An Edwardian sterling silver card case featuring an embossed relief scene of figures playing music outdoors.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case 1904 - The Music Lesson
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse relief, Fete galante scene, Rococo scrollwork, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver card case dates from 1900 and exemplifies the gentleman's library design vibe. Made of sterling silver with a reflective metallic finish, the silver piece features intricate repousse relief ornamentation, a detailed fete galante scene showing figures playing music outdoors, ornate Rococo scrollwork along the borders, and a secure hinged lid at the top edge. The piece measures 9 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this small case sits neatly on an office desk as a decorative accessory or paper holder. The exterior shows detailed embossed foliage framing the figural scene, a smooth curved top edge with visible hallmarks, and deeply sculpted drapery folds on the seated figures. It offers a practical storage option for small paper items or business cards within a study or workspace interior.

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An Edwardian sterling silver card case is a portable pocket accessory manufactured during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910), designed specifically to hold paper calling or visiting cards.

These cases were typically constructed from sterling silver sheets that were pressed, chased, or worked using repousse techniques to create detailed relief patterns, complete with precision-fitted hinges and spring clasps.

Authentic British pieces bear a set of stamped hallmarks including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office symbol, a specific date letter representing the year of manufacture, and a makers mark.

Small antique silver silver objects can be styled on an office desk tray, housed within a glass tabletop display box, or arranged inside a curio cabinet to highlight detailed metalwork.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and gently polishing with a dedicated silver cloth to remove light oxidisation without wearing down delicate surface details.
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