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A Victorian Antique Silver Card Case, Westminster Abbey, Nathaniel Mills
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A Victorian Antique Silver Card Case, Westminster Abbey, Nathaniel Mills

19th century
Description

A beautiful castle top silver card case made in Birmingham in 1845 by Nathaniel Mills. It depicts Westminster Abbey in cast raised relief.The hinge is tight with on movement and the lid is very tight fitting. The hallmarks on the inside lip are clear . The whole case is covered with chased and engraved flowers and swirls. This case is in exceptional condition and would grace any cillection. It has the letters "EH” engraved in the cartouch on the back.

WEIGHT; 74gms or 2.4ozst

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243373
Dealers Internal Reference
7994-057
Description
A beautiful castle top silver card case made in Birmingham in 1845 by Nathaniel Mills. It depicts Westminster Abbey in cast raised relief.The hinge is tight with on movement and the lid is very tight fitting. The hallmarks on the inside lip are clear . The whole case is covered with chased and engraved flowers and swirls. This case is in exceptional condition and would grace any cillection. It has the letters "EH” engraved in the cartouch on the back.

WEIGHT; 74gms or 2.4ozst

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243373
Dealers Internal Ref
7994-057
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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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian sterling silver card case featuring an embossed architectural relief of Westminster Abbey surrounded by floral scrollwork.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver card case featuring an embossed architectural relief of Westminster Abbey surrounded by floral scrollwork.

A Victorian Antique Silver Card Case, Westminster Abbey, Nathaniel Mills

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A Victorian sterling silver card case featuring an embossed architectural relief of Westminster Abbey surrounded by floral scrollwork.
A Victorian antique silver card case, Westminster Abbey, Nathaniel Mills
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A Victorian sterling silver card case featuring an embossed architectural relief of Westminster Abbey surrounded by floral scrollwork.
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  • ObjectCard Case
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCastle top architectural relief, Foliate scrollwork, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian sterling silver card case displays an embossed architectural relief depicting Westminster Abbey, surrounded by chased and engraved foliate scrollwork and floral motifs on a silver ground. The rectangular container has a hinged lid with a tight-fitting closure and clear hallmarks situated on the inside lip, alongside engraved initials on the reverse cartouch. Measuring 1.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the piece is compact enough for practical placement as a decorative accent in a home study or living room. In a modern home, this item suits display on a bookshelf, desktop, or within a cabinet amongst other small antiques and curiosities. Its detailed repoussé work and embossed castle-top design highlight Victorian craftsmanship, offering a functional vessel or display piece that fits comfortably within a collection of period silverware. The polished metallic finish reflects light from surrounding surfaces, highlighting the sculptural relief of the historic building.

FAQs

A Victorian silver card case is a small pocket container designed during the nineteenth century to store social calling cards or visiting cards. Made primarily from sterling silver, these accessories were carried by ladies and gentlemen to protect paper cards from damage during social calls.

Victorian card cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using die-stamping, chasing, and engraving techniques. High-relief architectural views, known as castle tops, were stamped using steel dies and hand-finished with intricate foliate scrollwork and hinged closures.

Authentic pieces carry official British hallmark stamps, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a monarchs profile duty mark, and a makers mark. Famous silversmiths such as Nathaniel Mills often stamped their distinct initials onto the rim or interior flange of the case.

A silver card case can be displayed upright on a custom acrylic stand inside a glass cloche or placed on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes. It can also serve as an accent piece on a desk or decorative tray.

Silver card cases should be gently dusted with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned using non-abrasive silver polish to prevent detail loss. Storing the item in an anti-tarnish cloth bag or moisture-controlled display cabinet minimises oxidisation.
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