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Beautifully Engraved Victorian Silver Card Case
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Beautifully Engraved Victorian Silver Card Case

19th century
Sold 11 August 2025 · Woodbridge Antiques
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Beautifully engraved Victorian silver card case Birmingham 1891 Frederick William Bauerark

 

A very fine solid silver card case with beautiful engraved patterns to the fornt & back with a vacant cartouch on the front. Rectangular in shape this is a slim case which fits nicely in the hand. The fliptop hinged lid opens and closes well.

 

Hallmarked Birmingham 1891 Frederick William Bauerark.

 

A lovely card case in great antique condition. There a light to the middle top edge of the lid & some fine scratching to the polished surfaces.

 

Measurements: Height: 8cm Width: 4.6 cm Depth: 0.6 cm Weight: 33 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

Stock code: 42376

 

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
4.6cm (1.81")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157823
Dealers Internal Reference
42376
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Description
Beautifully engraved Victorian silver card case Birmingham 1891 Frederick William Bauerark

 

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A very fine solid silver card case with beautiful engraved patterns to the fornt & back with a vacant cartouch on the front.
Woodbridge Antiques

Rectangular in shape this is a slim case which fits nicely in the hand. The fliptop hinged lid opens and closes well.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture.
fig 1. Beautifully Engraved Victorian Silver Card Case

 

Hallmarked Birmingham 1891 Frederick William Bauerark.

 

A lovely card case in great antique condition. There a light to the middle top edge of the lid & some fine scratching to the polished surfaces.

 

Measurements: Height: 8cm Width: 4.6 cm Depth: 0.6 cm Weight: 33 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

 

Stock code: 42376

 

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the 1890s.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
4.6cm (1.81")
Depth
0.6cm (0.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157823
Dealers Internal Ref
42376
Woodbridge Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautifully Engraved Victorian Silver Card Case

Archive II A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture. View VII
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Westerfield Business Centre
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Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
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Location: Westerfield Business Centre, Main Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AB, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture.
Beautifully engraved Victorian silver card case
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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver card case featuring engraved foliate scrolls and an engine-turned background texture.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned texture, Engraved foliate scrolls, Cartouche border
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 4.6 cm (2 in) x D 0.6 cm (0 in)

Calling card cases became essential accessories during the Victorian era due to strict social etiquette surrounding visits and introductions in middle and upper-class society.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring detailed engine-turned textures, hand-engraved foliate motifs, and delicate interior silk or leather linings.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks, which include makers marks, assay office symbols, and date letters stamped directly onto the metal surface.

They can be displayed on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or within a cabinet as part of a curated collection of small decorative antiques.

Preservation involves gentle dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and minimising exposure to moisture and harsh chemical cleaning agents to protect the original finish and patina.
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