Description
This fabulous Victorian inlaid silver and mother of pearl visiting card case was made circa 1870 at the height of the Aesthetic movement period. Of canted rectangular form, both front and back with mother of pearl diamond panels. The front inlaid with engraved silver panels.
The mother of pearl typically engraved with Aesthetic movement motifs; a swift flying over a ponds with reeds.
The poush button on the front opening to reveal the original interior, lined with Royal blue satin and moire silk
Hallmarks:
Unmarked but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
11cm x 8cm.
4.3 inches x 3.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 07947 998 435.
Internal Ref: AOUT79
Dimensions
Height = 11 cm (5")
Width = 8 cm (3")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
VICTORIAN SILVER & MOTHER OF PEARL AESTHETIC MOVEMENT CALLING CARD CASE , CIRCA 1870
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
AOUT79
Description
This fabulous Victorian inlaid silver and mother of pearl visiting card case was made circa 1870 at the height of the Aesthetic movement period. Of canted rectangular form, both front and back with mother of pearl diamond panels. The front inlaid with engraved silver panels.
The mother of pearl typically engraved with Aesthetic movement motifs; a swift flying over a ponds with reeds.
The poush button on the front opening to reveal the original interior, lined with Royal blue satin and moire silk
Hallmarks:
Unmarked but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
11cm x 8cm.
4.3 inches x 3.2 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 07947 998 435.
Internal Ref: AOUT79
Dimensions
Height = 11 cm (5")
Width = 8 cm (3")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.