Description
Birmingham 1898 English hallmarked solid silver hinged top card case, a fine hard to find Victorian example from a private collection.
The shaped edges form a very attractive plain band around the foliate and scroll bright cut engraved design to front and back. The centre cartouche holds a lovely family crest and motto "Persto" meaning to remain firm or steadfast.
Weight-heavy at 80 grams.
Size-4 inches long by 2.75 inches wide.
This card case will hold business cards, calling cards, and credit cards. It is a fine piece for a collection of novelty silver, or would make a great gift for an important occasion.
In very good condition.
Please also see a number of other card cases newly listed from the same collection.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 6082
Lovely Birmingham 1898 solid silver calling card case with nice family crest and motto.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
6082
Description
Birmingham 1898 English hallmarked solid silver hinged top card case, a fine hard to find Victorian example from a private collection.
The shaped edges form a very attractive plain band around the foliate and scroll bright cut engraved design to front and back. The centre cartouche holds a lovely family crest and motto "Persto" meaning to remain firm or steadfast.
Weight-heavy at 80 grams.
Size-4 inches long by 2.75 inches wide.
This card case will hold business cards, calling cards, and credit cards. It is a fine piece for a collection of novelty silver, or would make a great gift for an important occasion.
In very good condition.
Please also see a number of other card cases newly listed from the same collection.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 6082
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.