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Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906
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Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 April 2023 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906 ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This unusual and rather exquisite Edwardian silver visiting card case is in the form of an evening bag. It is dated Birmingham 1906 and was made by the prolific William Aitken. Of shaped rectangular form, the front with an engraved hinged front cover. The plain back fully hallmarked. The lower section engraved with decorative Gothic initials. The interior lined with the original green silk moire. The sides with the original suspension chain.

Hallmarks:

W.A for William Aitken.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

10.5cm x 7cm.

4 inches x 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in very condition with no dings or dents.

Good hinge.

Maker's marks partially rubbed but identifiable.

Clean, original Interior.

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 card, bank transfer or cheque.

To pay by card please click on button above and add P&P when prompted.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA939903
Dealers Internal Reference
NOV97
Description
This unusual and rather exquisite Edwardian silver visiting card case is in the form of an evening bag. It is dated Birmingham 1906 and was made by the prolific William Aitken. Of shaped rectangular form, the front with an engraved hinged front cover. The plain back fully hallmarked. The lower section engraved with decorative Gothic initials. The interior lined with the original green silk moire. The sides with the original suspension chain.
fig 1. RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906
fig 1. Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906

Hallmarks:

W.A for William Aitken.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

10.5cm x 7cm.

4 inches x 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in very condition with no dings or dents.

fig 2. RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906
fig 2. Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906

Good hinge.

Maker's marks partially rubbed but identifiable.

Clean, original Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 3. RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906
fig 3. Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906

You can pay by card, bank transfer or cheque.

To pay by card please click on button above and add P&P when prompted.

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

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA939903
Dealers Internal Ref
NOV97
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906 SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Edwardian Silver Silver Envelope Card Case by Willian Aitken, Birmingham 1906

Archive II RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906 View II
Archive III RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906 View III
Archive IV RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906 View IV
Archive V RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906 View V
Archive VI RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906 View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906
RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER SILVER ENVELOPE CARD CASE BY WILLIAN AITKEN, BIRMINGHAM 1906
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)
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