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Unusual Antique Anglo-indian Horn & Ivory Visiting Card Case C.1880 - Book Form

19th century
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A most unusual antique card case modelled as a book the spine being decorated with a floral engraving.

The wooden carcus is covered in horn and the central panels both sides are decorated with a chequered design created with Ivory and horn tiles.

Another unusual feature is the way the card case is opened, with a panel one end sliding off to access the visiting cards.

One small edge chip, insignificant but shown and mentioned for accuracy.

Excellent condition with a good shiny patina. 4 1/8" x 2 7/8".

Item 35892

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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A most unusual antique card case modelled as a book the spine being decorated with a floral engraving.
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The wooden carcus is covered in horn and the central panels both sides are decorated with a chequered design created with Ivory and horn tiles.
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fig 1. Unusual Antique Anglo-Indian Horn & Ivory Visiting Card Case c.1880 - Book Form
fig 1. Unusual Antique Anglo-indian Horn & Ivory Visiting Card Case C.1880 - Book Form

Another unusual feature is the way the card case is opened, with a panel one end sliding off to access the visiting cards.

One small edge chip, insignificant but shown and mentioned for accuracy.

Excellent condition with a good shiny patina. 4 1/8" x 2 7/8".

Item 35892

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA290686
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35892
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