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Fine Victorian Quality Engraved Silver Card and Stamp Case
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques

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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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Fine Victorian Quality Engraved Silver Card and Stamp Case

19th century
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A fine quality mid Victorian solid engraved silver calling card and stamp case with original silk lined interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1876. The solid silver case with fine quality deep cut scroll design engraving to both sides, which is surrounded by a lunette design border and also has a blank cartouche to the front. The hinged case opening by press catch to reveal an original pink watermarked silk interior with scalloped edges to the two retaining strips, which hold the stamps or calling cards in place on each side. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Hilliard & Thomason along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240692
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44210
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A fine quality mid Victorian solid engraved silver calling card and stamp case with original silk lined interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1876.
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The solid silver case with fine quality deep cut scroll design engraving to both sides, which is surrounded by a lunette design border and also has a blank cartouche to the front.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged case opening by press catch to reveal an original pink watermarked silk interior with scalloped edges to the two retaining strips, which hold the stamps or calling cards in place on each side. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Hilliard & Thomason along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240692
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44210
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge.

Fine Victorian Quality Engraved Silver Card and Stamp Case

Archive II A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 191
Items Sold 10,915
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A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge.
Fine Victorian Quality Engraved Silver Card and Stamp Case
Ref: SA1240692
A rectangular Victorian silver card case featuring hand-engraved scrolling foliage, an oval central medallion, and a hinged side edge.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCalling Card Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Central oval medallion, Geometric border, Hinged edge
  • SizeH 0.5 cm (0 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian solid silver calling card and stamp case measures 0.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 5 cm deep. The rectangular object has deep-cut scroll design engraving across the surface, a lunette design border, a blank cartouche, and a hinged side edge with a press catch. Hallmarked Birmingham 1876, it carries the makers mark for Hilliard & Thomason. Position this piece on an office desk as a traditional receptacle for cards or stamps, or place it on a side table in a gentleman's library study. The metallic silver exterior pairs with an internal lining, providing a period accent for a workspace interior.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, social etiquette required visitors to leave calling or visiting cards when attending formal social calls. Dedicated cases were carried in pockets or purses to protect printed cards from damage and soiling.

Victorian card cases were crafted using precious metals such as sterling silver, along with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, ivory, and papier-mache. Silver examples frequently featured hand-engraved, engine-turned, or repousse decorative surfaces.

Authentic British Victorian silver cases feature official assay hallmarks, including a lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. The presence of a monarchs head duty mark indicates manufacture between 1784 and 1890.

An antique silver card case can be placed on an office desk, styled inside a glass display cabinet, or incorporated into a decorative vignette on a tray or bookshelf alongside leather-bound books and brass objects.

Antique silver should be gently dusted with a soft, lint-free cloth and polished occasionally using a specialised silver polishing cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, immersion in harsh chemicals, or excessive friction over hand-engraved details.
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