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An Enemal Card Case
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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An Enemal Card Case

19th century
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A 19th century silver gilt enamel card case depicting a hunting scene with horse and riders, hunting dogs and countryside background. Herringbone chasing to the edges of the case, the lid and base is of black enamel. The back and sides of the case are of a blue enamel with gold speckles which makes it look similar to blue lapis lazuli. The lid is concealed and sprung loaded to the top of the case. When the case is open the front panel springs up. The case is in good condition. No chips to enamel.

Height 7cm

Width 5cm

Depth 1cm

£1150

Contact 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Enamel Card Case to the 19th Century.

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SA689466
Description
A 19th century silver gilt enamel card case depicting a hunting scene with horse and riders, hunting dogs and countryside background. Herringbone chasing to the edges of the case, the lid and base is of black enamel.
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The back and sides of the case are of a blue enamel with gold speckles which makes it look similar to blue lapis lazuli.
Devonshire Antiques

The lid is concealed and sprung loaded to the top of the case. When the case is open the front panel springs up. The case is in good condition. No chips to enamel.

Height 7cm

Width 5cm

Depth 1cm

£1150

Contact 07970119030

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Enamel Card Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA689466
Devonshire Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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An antique silver card case featuring a central hand-painted miniature enamel equestrian hunt scene enclosed within cobalt blue enamel side borders and engraved silver trim.
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Archive I An antique silver card case featuring a central hand-painted miniature enamel equestrian hunt scene enclosed within cobalt blue enamel side borders and engraved silver trim.

An Enemal Card Case

Archive II An antique silver card case featuring a central hand-painted miniature enamel equestrian hunt scene enclosed within cobalt blue enamel side borders and engraved silver trim. View II
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
Location
19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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Devonshire Antiques
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An antique silver card case featuring a central hand-painted miniature enamel equestrian hunt scene enclosed within cobalt blue enamel side borders and engraved silver trim.
An Enemal Card Case
Ref: SA689466
An antique silver card case featuring a central hand-painted miniature enamel equestrian hunt scene enclosed within cobalt blue enamel side borders and engraved silver trim.
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Card cases gained prominence during the 19th and early 20th centuries as indispensable social accessories used for storing calling or visiting cards. Artisans applied hand-painted miniature enamelling and engine-turned techniques to transform functional holders into refined statements of personal status.

These cases were typically crafted from sterling silver, silver gilt, or nickel base metals, featuring decorative enamel applied by fusing powdered glass to the surface at elevated temperatures. Premium examples incorporate intricate hand-painted central panels framed by engine-turned guilloche borders.

Authentic pieces generally display maker marks and silver hallmarks near the rim or interior rim structure, indicating metal purity and date of production. Genuine examples demonstrate precise hand-painted detail, precise hinge mechanisms, and age-consistent surface wear without modern synthetic resin fills.

Small decorative accessories can be styled atop a mahogany office desk, displayed flat inside a glass desk tray, or showcased within a glass curio cabinet alongside historic pocket collectables to introduce color and detailed craftsmanship to a room.

Wipe the surface softly using a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, taking care to avoid harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in liquid. Store the item in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct impact to protect the vitreous enamel from chipping or moisture-induced silver oxidisation.
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