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Originally designed to hold a calling card, silver card cases became popular items amongst the upper classes in the UK during the Victorian period, although occasional examples from the 1820’s can be found. Calling cards and the cases they were carried in were considered to be signs of social status, and are collected and admired today for their designs, with the ‘Castle Top’ card case being amongst the most desirable. Nowadays they rather handily hold a few credit cards, perfect for a stylish night out on the town.
Hallmarked In 1904
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by Adie & Lovekin, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, opens like a purse and is engraved on both sides with swirled acanthus decoration. The card case 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 3.15"(8cm) wide and weighs 1.1 troy oz (35gm).
£375
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Hallmarked In 1892
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1892 by Hilliard & Thomason, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, is wonderfully engraved with floral work throughout, and has a blank cartouche to one side. The card case measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 2"(5cm) wide, and weighs 1.11 troy ounces.
£375
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Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Finnigans Ltd., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, is also a compact, featuring an internal mirror, and is very plain in style. The card case measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 4.25"(10.5cm) tall.
£425
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Hallmarked In 1898
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1898 by George Loveridge, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, is decorated on both sides with swirled scroll engraving. The card case measures 4"(10.5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) wide, and weighs 2.8 troy ounces.
£425
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Hallmarked In 1844
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1844 by Nathaniel Mills, this fine quality, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case, features a high relief chased scene of The Scott Memorial on the front, and decorative scroll work on the back. The card case measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) wide, and weighs 2.5 ozt.
£1,975
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