Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of Substantial proportions, made during the first half of the Nineteenth Century. The rectangular hinged cover with lavish inlaid gold, silver and mother of pearl decoration. The central shield shaped gold cartouche is vacant. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses to inlays, nice surface patination to tortoiseshell. The case closes firmly, there is a little lifting at front, see images this is not at all noticeable. Width: (at widest, just over) 5.5'' (14cm). Depth: 3” (8cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Worldwide Store to door shipping.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain as well as a variety of ormolu & bronze decorative items including a selection of electric Table Lamps offered with hand made silk shades.We welcome inquiries from private buyers, the interior decorator and art and antiques trade.We have well established contacts in the shipping and transportation business, locally and worldwide, and are always happy to arrange quotes. Please understand we only ship to U.S.A., Canada, Australia, UAE, Russia, Africa & Europe.Our Customer Service is the finest available offering free home approval (within Ireland) with no obligation to purchase. We source our inventory from all round Europe and within Ireland. We are fortunate to have skilled craftsmen available within the Francis Street area, all of whom can restore a piece back to its original beauty when, on occasion, time and neglect has blemished it. We also use some of London’s finest Gilders and Metal restorers available.Height is 5.5cm (2.2inches)
Width is 8cm (3.1inches)
Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)