Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The centre portion is an ivory panel and attached engraved propelling pencil that was for note making. This hinges flat in either direction to access the contents below.
The case itself opens from the side and folds open completely flat for access.
The tortoiseshell itself is very beautiful in its tone and colour, and has a lovely patina.
Very attractive unmarked gold scrolling initials of the original owner are applied to the front cover. Only a very well to do person would have owned such an extraordinary item.
Size-4 1/8 inches long by 3 inches wide by 5/8 inches deep.
With an old professional repair to crack in corner (no loss, and very difficult to spot), and small bruise to top of pencil.
This is a wonderful unusual and lovely object for the collector of cases, for display or to use for business cards, cigarettes or cigars.
In very good condition overall.
Please also see a number of other card cases newly listed.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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London 1905 Striking Tortoise Shell and Ivory, Hallmarked Solid Silver and Gold Aide Memoire Case by Very Good and Collectable Maker Harry Atkin.
