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Antique Silver Card Case.
George James Antiques
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Antique Silver Card Case.

19th century
Description

Pretty Victorian silver, hinged-lidded, visiting/business card case. Great foliate scroll engraved decoration with an inscription to the cartouche. Fine quality example,

Birmingham. 1897. Ducrow & Jackson.

Length 8.25cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
4.8cm (1.89")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA653491
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1812
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Description
Pretty Victorian silver, hinged-lidded, visiting/business card case. Great foliate scroll engraved decoration with an inscription to the cartouche. Fine quality example,

Birmingham. 1897. Ducrow & Jackson.

Length 8.25cm

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
4.8cm (1.89")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA653491
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1812
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
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George James Antiques
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An engraved rectangular silver card case featuring scrollwork ornamentation and a central inscribed cartouche dated 1899.
Antique Silver Card Case.
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An engraved rectangular silver card case featuring scrollwork ornamentation and a central inscribed cartouche dated 1899.
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During the Victorian era, visiting cards were essential social tools used to announce arrivals or convey messages. Silver card cases were designed to keep these paper cards clean, flat, and protected while being carried in a pocket or purse.

Antique card cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, silver plate, mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell, or papier-mache. High-grade silver examples often feature die-stamped, chased, or hand-engraved ornamentation with fitted spring hinges or push-button latches.

Authentic silver card cases typically feature official assay hallmarks, makers marks, and date letters stamped on the inside rim or edge. Hand-engraved inscriptions, natural surface wear, and appropriate age-related oxidisation also help confirm period origin.

An antique silver card case makes an elegant decorative accent when displayed flat or upright on a desk, sideboard, or tray. It can also serve as a functional desk container for modern business cards or small keepsakes.

Clean silver pieces using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish formulation to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging items with delicate hinges in harsh liquid cleansers, and store them in anti-tarnish cloth pouches away from excessive moisture.
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