Matchbox holder - Silver - Large silver card holder
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Edwardian sterling silver visiting card case by William Oliver, Birmingham hallmark, dated 1906, with hand-engraved floral decoration and monogrammed central cartouche, weighing approximately 46 g and measuring 7 × 4.5 × 2 cm.
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A fine and elegant Edwardian sterling silver visiting card case, made by William Oliver and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906.
The piece bears the characteristic English silver hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, the Birmingham anchor mark, the date letter and the maker’s mark W.O for William Oliver.
The entire surface is beautifully decorated with detailed hand-engraved floral and foliate motifs, reflecting the refined decorative style of the Edwardian period. The central cartouche features an original period monogram, further enhancing the historical character of the piece.
The case has a total weight of approximately 46 grams.
It remains an attractive and highly decorative example of early 20th-century English silverwork. Natural signs of age and use, including light surface wear and patina, are present and are consistent with its age of more than 100 years.
Details:
* Object: visiting / calling card case
* Period: Edwardian
* Date: 1906
* Maker: William Oliver
* Assay office: Birmingham, England
* Material: sterling silver (925/1000)
* Weight: approximately 46 g
* Decoration: hand-engraved floral and foliate design
* Monogrammed central cartouche
* Condition: antique condition with natural signs of age and use
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the condition.
A beautiful and authentic Edwardian English silver collector’s piece, suitable for collectors of antique silver, English hallmarked silver and historical decorative objects.
Worldwide shipping is available. The item will be carefully and securely packaged for safe and trouble-free delivery.
A fine and elegant Edwardian sterling silver visiting card case, made by William Oliver and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906.
The piece bears the characteristic English silver hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, the Birmingham anchor mark, the date letter and the maker’s mark W.O for William Oliver.
The entire surface is beautifully decorated with detailed hand-engraved floral and foliate motifs, reflecting the refined decorative style of the Edwardian period. The central cartouche features an original period monogram, further enhancing the historical character of the piece.
The case has a total weight of approximately 46 grams.
It remains an attractive and highly decorative example of early 20th-century English silverwork. Natural signs of age and use, including light surface wear and patina, are present and are consistent with its age of more than 100 years.
Details:
* Object: visiting / calling card case
* Period: Edwardian
* Date: 1906
* Maker: William Oliver
* Assay office: Birmingham, England
* Material: sterling silver (925/1000)
* Weight: approximately 46 g
* Decoration: hand-engraved floral and foliate design
* Monogrammed central cartouche
* Condition: antique condition with natural signs of age and use
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the condition.
A beautiful and authentic Edwardian English silver collector’s piece, suitable for collectors of antique silver, English hallmarked silver and historical decorative objects.
Worldwide shipping is available. The item will be carefully and securely packaged for safe and trouble-free delivery.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
46 g
Title additional information
Large silver card holder
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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