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Antique English Tortoiseshell, Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Card Case
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Antique English Tortoiseshell, Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Card Case

19th century
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A wonderful example of an English visiting card case dating to around 1850 made from a stunning piece of antique tortoise shell with stylish curved edges all around.

The front is inlaid with a diamond shaped lozenge made from a combination of iridescent Mother of Pearl shell and sterling silver, having been beautifully decorated. The centre of the silver tablet has a vacant shield shaped cartouche.

The push button, catch and hinge are all in perfect working order. When the lid is opened, the ivory trim is revealed.

Superb undamaged condition, measuring 4" x 3".

Item ID: 33426

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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Description
A wonderful example of an English visiting card case dating to around 1850 made from a stunning piece of antique tortoise shell with stylish curved edges all around.
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The front is inlaid with a diamond shaped lozenge made from a combination of iridescent Mother of Pearl shell and sterling silver, having been beautifully decorated.
Puckerings

The centre of the silver tablet has a vacant shield shaped cartouche.

fig 1. Antique English Tortoiseshell, Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Card Case
fig 1. Antique English Tortoiseshell, Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Card Case

The push button, catch and hinge are all in perfect working order. When the lid is opened, the ivory trim is revealed.

Superb undamaged condition, measuring 4" x 3".

Item ID: 33426

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA127254
Dealers Internal Ref
33426
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Antique English Tortoiseshell, Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Card Case
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