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Card Case Indian
Midwinter Antiques
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Card Case Indian

19th century
Description

A delightful intricately carved ebony Indian, or possibly Ceylonese card case. It is densely carved with wonderful creatures, including a peacock and a leopard, Flora and fauna and would have been used for calling cards.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Indian Card Case to the 19th Century.

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SA744696
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Card case
Description
A delightful intricately carved ebony Indian, or possibly Ceylonese card case.
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It is densely carved with wonderful creatures, including a peacock and a leopard, Flora and fauna and would have been used for calling cards.
Midwinter Antiques
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Indian Card Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA744696
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Card case
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif.
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Archive I A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif.

Card Case Indian

Archive II A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif. View IV
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif.
Card case Indian
Ref: SA744696
A rectangular dark carved wood card case decorated with high-relief carvings of animals, foliage, and a central circular floral motif.
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During the 19th and early 20th centuries, calling card cases were essential social accessories used to hold visiting cards presented during formal social calls. Indian examples were frequently produced as souvenir wares for British travellers and colonial residents.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense local hardwoods such as rosewood, ebony, sandalwood, and padauk. These dense timbers allowed for high-relief hand carving with intricate details depicting flora, fauna, and geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved relief work showing subtle hand-tool variations, slide-top lids, and timber displaying natural age-related patina. Common motifs include native animals, peacocks, and detailed foliate scrollwork.

Place the case upright on a small display stand or flat on a tray alongside books and brass objects. It functions well as a textured decorative accent on an office desk or within a cabinet of curiosities.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush to clean recessed areas of the carving. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or cracking, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly when necessary.
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