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Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.
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An antique Victorian-era sterling silver (925) business card case with hand-chased high-relief detailing on both sides, Birmingham assay anchor mark, lion passant, date mark 1863, and Queen Victoria duty mark; weighing 66 g, dimensions 10 x 7.3 x 1 cm, with a custom-engraved monogram, in good condition with signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
An antique Victorian-era (UK) sterling silver (925) business card case.
Features exquisite hand-chased, high-relief detailing on both sides.
Hallmarks:
Anchor: Birmingham assay office
Lion Passant: British sterling silver (925 purity)
Letter 'O': Date mark for 1863
Duty mark: Queen Victoria's head (indicating tax payment)
Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 1 cm
Weight: 66g
Sized to accommodate modern business cards, bank cards, etc.
Features a custom-engraved monogram in an elegant script style, indicating it was originally a bespoke piece for the aristocracy.
A practical and collectible piece of British silverware. Victorian-era silver is highly sought after and considered a premier category in silver collecting.
Seller's Story
I am a middle-aged man living in Italy, born in the 1970s. I love life, sports, collecting, and visiting European antique fairs and shops. I collect old and medieval objects from the East and Europe, including porcelain, silverware, bronzeware, banknotes, and stamps. This is my life.
Translated by Google TranslateAn antique Victorian-era (UK) sterling silver (925) business card case.
Features exquisite hand-chased, high-relief detailing on both sides.
Hallmarks:
Anchor: Birmingham assay office
Lion Passant: British sterling silver (925 purity)
Letter 'O': Date mark for 1863
Duty mark: Queen Victoria's head (indicating tax payment)
Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 1 cm
Weight: 66g
Sized to accommodate modern business cards, bank cards, etc.
Features a custom-engraved monogram in an elegant script style, indicating it was originally a bespoke piece for the aristocracy.
A practical and collectible piece of British silverware. Victorian-era silver is highly sought after and considered a premier category in silver collecting.
Seller's Story
I am a middle-aged man living in Italy, born in the 1970s. I love life, sports, collecting, and visiting European antique fairs and shops. I collect old and medieval objects from the East and Europe, including porcelain, silverware, bronzeware, banknotes, and stamps. This is my life.
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Era
1400-1900
Colour
Silver
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
7.2 cm
Depth
1 cm
