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George V Spring Opening Envelope Card Case
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George V Spring Opening Envelope Card Case

1900 - 1920
Description

An unusual George V silver spring action card case with an envelope design, hallmarked Birmingham 1914. The slim oblong solid silver case with a 'v' design top section forming the lid and giving the appearance of an envelope. The hinged lid opening upwards with a spring action with the hinge placed half an inch down on the rear of the case to allow full access to the contents. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Sydney & Co along with clear hallmarks and presented in immaculate condition. A short video of this item is available to view via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428.

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

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Envelope Card Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240708
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44235
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Description
An unusual George V silver spring action card case with an envelope design, hallmarked Birmingham 1914.
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The slim oblong solid silver case with a 'v' design top section forming the lid and giving the appearance of an envelope.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged lid opening upwards with a spring action with the hinge placed half an inch down on the rear of the case to allow full access to the contents. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Sydney & Co along with clear hallmarks and presented in immaculate condition. A short video of this item is available to view via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428.

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

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Envelope Card Case to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240708
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44235
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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An antique sterling silver envelope-shaped card case with visible hallmarks along the flap seam resting against a dark grey backdrop.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver envelope-shaped card case with visible hallmarks along the flap seam resting against a dark grey backdrop.

George V Spring Opening Envelope Card Case

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An antique sterling silver envelope-shaped card case with visible hallmarks along the flap seam resting against a dark grey backdrop.
George V Spring Opening Envelope Card Case
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An antique sterling silver envelope-shaped card case with visible hallmarks along the flap seam resting against a dark grey backdrop.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEnvelope flap design, Spring opening catch, Stamped silver hallmarks, Smooth polished finish
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in)

This George V spring opening envelope card case dates to the 1910 period and embodies a gentleman's library style. Formed from solid sterling silver with a smooth polished finish in a bright silver colour, the piece takes the shape of a slim oblong envelope with a V-shaped top section forming the hinged lid. Visible details include stamped silver hallmarks along the flap seam and a spring action mechanism designed for the lid to open upwards. The item measures 9 cm high by 6.5 cm wide. Practical for contemporary domestic settings, this silver card case functions well as a decorative desk accessory or a small container placed on an office desk to hold visiting cards or notes. The solid construction and compact proportions allow it to sit neatly among stationery or alongside other desktop items. Its envelope design and traditional hallmarking provide a classic presentation suitable for display within a study or home workspace.

FAQs

A spring opening envelope card case is a compact metal pocket container, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, crafted in the form of a postal envelope to hold visiting or business cards.

High-grade antique card cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, silver plate, mother-of-pearl, or tortoiseshell, constructed with internal spring mechanisms and precision hinges.

Authentic British George V silver features stamped hallmarks including the makers mark, the lion passant sterling purity mark, an assay office symbol, and a date letter from between 1910 and 1936.

An antique silver card case works effectively as a desktop accent, arranged inside a leather tray on an office desk, or styled alongside books in a display cabinet.

Wipe the exterior gently with a microfibre cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver polish, keeping liquid cleansers away from the delicate interior spring mechanism.
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