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Victorian Antique Silver Card Case of St Paul’s Cathedral by Nathaniel Mills
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Victorian Antique Silver Card Case of St Paul’s Cathedral by Nathaniel Mills

19th century
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A exceptionally rare Victorian silver card case engraved with St Paul's Cathedral. Made by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham in 1843. It is beautifully engraved and in exceptional condition with no damage. There are full hallmarks on the inner lip and there is engraved swirls on the back. A very collectable card case, one of Nathaniel Mills best.

WEIGHT; 68 grams or 2.2 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, telephone, Paypal or cleared cheque.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA981103
Dealers Internal Reference
6815-469
Description
A exceptionally rare Victorian silver card case engraved with St Paul's Cathedral. Made by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham in 1843. It is beautifully engraved and in exceptional condition with no damage. There are full hallmarks on the inner lip and there is engraved swirls on the back. A very collectable card case, one of Nathaniel Mills best.

WEIGHT; 68 grams or 2.2 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, telephone, Paypal or cleared cheque.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the Victorian era.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA981103
Dealers Internal Ref
6815-469
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Victorian Antique Silver Card Case of St Paul’s Cathedral by Nathaniel Mills

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An engraved sterling silver card case featuring a central depiction of St Pauls Cathedral framed by intricate scrollwork.
Victorian antique silver card case of St Paul’s Cathedral by Nathaniel Mills
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An engraved sterling silver card case featuring a central depiction of St Pauls Cathedral framed by intricate scrollwork.
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  • ObjectCalling Card Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSt Pauls Cathedral architectural engraving, Foliate scrollwork, Shaped scalloped edges
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian calling card case is formed in sterling silver with a bright polished silver finish. The piece displays shaped scalloped edges and is decorated with intricate foliate scrollwork enclosing a central architectural engraving of St Paul's Cathedral on the front, alongside engraved swirls visible on the reverse. Construction includes a hinged lid operating with a tight-fitting closure mechanism located along the upper border. Hallmarks are struck upon the inner lip. Measuring 1 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the case provides a compact storage vessel. In a modern domestic setting, the item sits comfortably on an office desk or a study bookshelf as a decorative desktop accessory or a small display object.

FAQs

Castle top card cases are Victorian silver visiting card holders featuring relief representations or engravings of famous buildings, monuments, or landmarks. Produced predominantly in Birmingham during the nineteenth century, these pieces depicted architectural sites such as St Pauls Cathedral, Windsor Castle, and the Houses of Parliament.

Victorian card cases were primarily constructed from sterling silver, often hallmarked in silversmithing centres such as Birmingham or London. Crafting techniques combined die-stamping, hand engraving, and chasing to create detailed architectural scenes and decorative foliate borders.

Authenticity is verified by examining the official British hallmarking sequence stamped onto the interior rim or edge, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Pieces produced by silversmith Nathaniel Mills typically carry the NM makers mark alongside crisp architectural detailing.

Small antique silver accessories can be displayed flat or on a small acrylic stand inside a glass vitrine, on a bookshelf, or atop a study desk. Placing polished silver objects against dark wood or stone surfaces creates an effective visual contrast.

Maintain silver card cases by wiping them periodically with a dry, soft cotton or microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints. To remove tarnish, apply a specialised silver polishing cloth or a non-abrasive silver foam, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can strip dark oxidisation from recessed engraved lines.
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