What is a vintage silver card holder used for?

These items were originally carried to hold visiting cards for social calls or placed on tables to display dinner menus and guest names. Today they function as small decorative objects or containers for modern business cards and notes.

How do I identify an Edwardian piece?

Edwardian items date from the reign of King Edward VII between 1901 and 1910, often displaying hallmarks from this specific decade. Stylistic cues include delicate floral motifs, naturalistic animal figures and slender proportions typical of the period.

Are enamel card holders fragile?

Enamel surfaces consist of fused glass powder on metal, which can chip or crack if subjected to sharp impacts or drops. Careful handling and storage away from hard surfaces protect the painted or coloured glass decoration from damage.

How should I clean silver and enamel?

Silver requires gentle polishing with a soft cloth formulated for precious metals to remove tarnish without abrading the surface details. Enamel parts need only a soft, dry cloth or mild soapy water, avoiding abrasive cleaning pastes entirely.

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A vintage silver card holder is a pocket or desk accessory for social calling cards, and Edwardian examples predominate on this page.

1900 - 1920

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1915 Silver Cigarette Case

From Pear Tree Antiques

£125

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'Owl' Menu Holders 1910

From Robert Bush Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

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The Queen Mother’s Silver & Gold Mounted Notelet Case by Cartier

From Mark Jones Antiques

£6,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gilt Lined Card Box - 1909

From Kingsdown Antiques

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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A Charming Edwardian Silver Mounted Letter Holder

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1940 - 1960

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Antique Russian Silver Cigarette Case

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£475

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Perpetual Desk Calendar

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Continental Sterling Silver and Enamel Card or Cheroot Case

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£850

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique George V Sterling Silver Menu/place Card Holders - 1913

From S & A Marsh

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Antique George VI Sterling Silver Fox Menu/place Card Holders - 1936

From S & A Marsh

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The listings span the Victorian, Edwardian, George V, George VI and Art Deco periods, utilising materials including sterling silver, enamel, leather and marble.