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Stunning Antique English Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Visiting Card Case C.1860
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Stunning Antique English Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Visiting Card Case C.1860

19th century
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A real stunner of a card case, made from Mother of Pearl with Abalone shell decoration, the back and front creating a star shape motif. There is also Abalone shell highlights on the sides of the case, the top also mounted with a silver cartouche.

The case back and front is also beautifully engraved to create an even more decorative example. The catch and hinge are in full working order and the shell has a bright and lively patina showcasing the vibrant iridescence properties of the shell.

Excellent condition dating to around 1860. 4" x 3".

Item ID: 35765

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.

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Description
A real stunner of a card case, made from Mother of Pearl with Abalone shell decoration, the back and front creating a star shape motif.
There is also Abalone shell highlights on the sides of the case, the top also mounted with a silver cartouche.
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fig 1. Stunning Antique English Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Visiting Card Case c.1860
fig 1. Stunning Antique English Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Visiting Card Case C.1860

The case back and front is also beautifully engraved to create an even more decorative example. The catch and hinge are in full working order and the shell has a bright and lively patina showcasing the vibrant iridescence properties of the shell.

Excellent condition dating to around 1860. 4" x 3".

Item ID: 35765

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.

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35765
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Stunning Antique English Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell Visiting Card Case c.1860
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