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Charming French Palais Royal Silver & Mother of Pearl Notebook Holder, Circa 1880
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Charming French Palais Royal Silver & Mother of Pearl Notebook Holder, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 6 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a delightful 19th Century French souvenir mother of pearl and silver note book holder. Of rectangular form, the front inlaid with silver. The back plain. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with the original pink moire sild and note book.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

8cm x 5.5cm x 1cm

3.2 inches x 2.2 inches x 0.3 inches.

Condition:

Good condition.

Clean Interior.

A little fraying of the silk fabric at the edges, commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Notebook to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111814
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC87
Description
This is a delightful 19th Century French souvenir mother of pearl and silver note book holder. Of rectangular form, the front inlaid with silver. The back plain. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with the original pink moire sild and note book.
fig 1. An antique pocket notebook holder featuring iridescent mother of pearl covers set with an ornate silver filigree cartouche.
fig 1. Charming French Palais Royal Silver & Mother of Pearl Notebook Holder, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

8cm x 5.5cm x 1cm

3.2 inches x 2.2 inches x 0.3 inches.

Condition:

Good condition.

Clean Interior.

A little fraying of the silk fabric at the edges, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. An antique pocket notebook holder featuring iridescent mother of pearl covers set with an ornate silver filigree cartouche.
fig 2. Charming French Palais Royal Silver & Mother of Pearl Notebook Holder, Circa 1880

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Notebook to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111814
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC87
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Charming French Palais Royal Silver & Mother of Pearl Notebook Holder, Circa 1880

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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An antique pocket notebook holder featuring iridescent mother of pearl covers set with an ornate silver filigree cartouche.
CHARMING FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL NOTEBOOK HOLDER, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1111814
An antique pocket notebook holder featuring iridescent mother of pearl covers set with an ornate silver filigree cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNotebooks & Journals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMother of Pearl, Silver, Velvet
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsMother of pearl panels, Applied silver filigree, Engraved cartouche
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Palais Royal souvenirs refer to luxury decorative items, stationery, and trinkets sold by specialty boutiques in the Palais Royal district of Paris during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently featuring precious materials such as mother-of-pearl and silver.

These items were typically constructed using a supportive base of card or lightweight wood, veneered with iridescent nacre or mother-of-pearl panels, and embellished with applied silver filigree, mounts, or engraved cartouches.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural variations and iridescence in the nacre, hand-engraved detailing on the metal components, and traditional construction methods such as hand-stitching on the internal spine rather than modern machine gluing.

Such small decorative objects are typically displayed flat or propped upon a miniature brass easel within a glass-fronted cabinet, on a desk, or styled atop a stack of coffee table books to add textural historical interest.

Mother-of-pearl should be gently wiped with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, alcohol, or prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can dry out the natural material and degrade any adhesive backing.
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