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Art Deco Magic Wallet Tortoiseshell Silk Folding Flip Card Case
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Art Deco Magic Wallet Tortoiseshell Silk Folding Flip Card Case

1920 - 1940
Description

Art deco period tortoiseshell silk lined magic wallet.

The two lightly curved shell panels lined with fine silk joined with moire silk ribbon.

In very good tight condition, slick action and working order.

96mm x 80mm x 10mm

weight 52 grams.

Unusual item, not a life changer, will hold notes, but don't get rid of your regular wallet,

better for quick bits of magic.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.6cm (3.78")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Art Deco Magic Wallet to the 1930s.

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SA882662
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210305
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I ship worldwide and have much experience in international customs, packing and secure shipping.

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Payment accepted by Electronic Bank Transfer, bank transfer or Cheque in the post .

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Description
Art deco period tortoiseshell silk lined magic wallet.

The two lightly curved shell panels lined with fine silk joined with moire silk ribbon.

In very good tight condition, slick action and working order.

96mm x 80mm x 10mm

weight 52 grams.

Unusual item, not a life changer, will hold notes, but don't get rid of your regular wallet,

better for quick bits of magic.

Height
9.6cm (3.78")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Art Deco Magic Wallet to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA882662
Dealers Internal Ref
210305
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges.
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Archive I A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges.

Art Deco Magic Wallet Tortoiseshell Silk Folding Flip Card Case

Archive II A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges. View II
Archive III A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges. View III
Archive IV A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges. View IV
Archive V A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges. View V
Archive VI A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges. View VI
Archive VII A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges. View VII
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Telephone 07855 851121
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Verified Since Jun 2020
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges.
Art Deco Magic Wallet Tortoiseshell Silk Folding Flip Card Case
Ref: SA882662
A closed two-panel Art Deco magic wallet with a mottled amber brown tortoiseshell exterior and rounded edges.
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A magic wallet, or flip wallet, is a folding pocket accessory featuring internal silk or elastic straps that automatically secure cards or banknotes when flipped open from either side, originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Early 20th-century magic wallets typically combined natural tortoiseshell, early polymers such as celluloid or Bakelite, or fine leathers for the outer panels, combined with woven silk cross-ribbons internally.

Natural tortoiseshell displays organic, irregular mottling and warm light transmission when backlit, whereas period synthetic substitutes exhibit uniform pattern distribution and distinct chemical signatures under close inspection.

These compact cases serve as functional business card holders for contemporary daily carry, or can be displayed flat as part of a vintage desk accessory collection.

Keep the piece away from direct heat, sunlight, and dry atmospheres to prevent warping or cracking of natural materials, wiping gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth.
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