Victorian Mother Of Pearl, Abalone & Silver Card Case

Victorian Mother Of Pearl, Abalone & Silver Card Case

Code: FA0665

Dimensions:

W: 8cm (3.1")H: 10.3cm (4.1")

SOLD

Pretty Victorian calling card case with mother of pearl on all sides and the front further decorated with abalone shell stringing. A silver (unmarked) disc with engraved detail around the edge to form a vacant cartouche for engraving is set into the centre of a large mother of pearl diamond with a surrounding engraved silver lozenge shape frame with roundels at the corners. Push button on the side to release the hinged lid, lined inside with purple velvet.


It measures 10.3cm (4 1/8") high, 8cm (3 1/8") wide and 1cm (3/8") deep and is in very good condition.