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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Newstead Abbey' Card Case 1841
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Robert Bush Antiques

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Newstead Abbey' Card Case 1841

19th century
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This is a super antique early Victorian solid sterling silver card case depicting Newstead Abbey in relief on one side and Abbotsford House on the other and hallmarked in Birmingham 1841 with the silversmiths mark for Nathaniel Mills.

It measures 3 1/4" (8.5 cms) x 2 1/4" (6 cms) and weighs 53.2 grams / 1.7 troy oz

There are no inscriptions or monograms and it's in excellent condition.

This beautiful card case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the 1800s.

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1045
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This is a super antique early Victorian solid sterling silver card case depicting Newstead Abbey in relief on one side and Abbotsford House on the other and hallmarked in Birmingham 1841 with the silversmiths mark for Nathaniel Mills.
fig 1. An antique sterling silver card case featuring an architectural relief depiction of Newstead Abbey framed by ornate scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Newstead Abbey' Card Case 1841

It measures 3 1/4" (8.5 cms) x 2 1/4" (6 cms) and weighs 53.2 grams / 1.7 troy oz

There are no inscriptions or monograms and it's in excellent condition.

This beautiful card case will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Card Case to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242612
Dealers Internal Ref
1045
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
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Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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An antique sterling silver card case featuring an architectural relief depiction of Newstead Abbey framed by ornate scrollwork.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Newstead Abbey' Card Case 1841
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An antique sterling silver card case featuring an architectural relief depiction of Newstead Abbey framed by ornate scrollwork.
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  • ObjectCard Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArchitectural relief, Foliate repousse, Scrollwork framing, Hinged top

This Victorian solid sterling silver card case dates from 1841. It is made from silver with a polished finish and displays detailed relief decoration, scrollwork framing, and a hinged top. The front showcases an architectural relief depiction of Newstead Abbey set within ornate foliate repousse and scrollwork borders. There are no monograms or inscriptions upon the surface, and the hallmarking includes the silversmith's mark for Nathaniel Mills alongside Birmingham assay marks. Measuring 8.5 cm by 6 cm, this compact pocket accessory is suited for daily carry or display upon an office desk as part of a gentleman's library collection. It functions securely as a container for visiting cards and cards of introduction, offering a decorative metalwork accent for a home study, writing desk, or display cabinet.

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In Victorian society, visiting card cases were essential social accessories used to transport personal visiting cards during formal social calls, reflecting the social standing and etiquette of the owner.

These cases were crafted from solid sterling silver using techniques such as die-stamping, chasing, and foliate repousse to produce detailed topographical views and ornate scrollwork around a fitted hinge.

Authentic examples feature complete British hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a makers mark, a town mark, a date letter, and a monarchs head duty mark typical of the era.

A silver card case functions well as a decorative accent placed on an office desk tray, arranged on a library bookshelf, or mounted inside a framed display case among other silver items.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cotton cloth and specialised silver polishing compounds to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive cleansers that could wear down delicate surface relief details.
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