Superior quality antique Victorian 1896 sterling silver rectangular hinged visiting card holder finely hand engraved with more than 150 crisply detailed leaves. The central shaped cartouche bears a "RD" interlaced monogram.
An exceptional collector's piece quite rare to find complete with original period interior pockets.
Fully hallmarked Birmingham Assay Office guarantee and "W" date letter for 1896 together with Colen Hewer Cheshire silversmith's mark
Lenght 10 cm
Width 7,3 cm
Height 0,9 cm
Total weight 72 grams
The silver in fine 124 years old condition without repairs and with minor bumps, the original blue moire and gilt contour fabric interior pockets with some tears to the right and left upper parts as you can see in pictures
International buyers welcomed
Worldwide registered mail shipping
Careful packaging
- Object
- Card case
- Material
- .925 silver
- Designer/ Artist
- Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham
- Estimated Period
- 1896
- Country of Origin
- England
- Condition
- Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
- Weight
- 72 g