Antique Mother of Pearl & Sterling Silver Calling Card Case~Silver Frame

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Late 19th. Century French or English Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Calling Card Case. The entire front of the case is beautifully framed with silver and has a grand size cartouche just waiting for a monogram. Simply stunning! It takes a few moments….to take in the sumptuous details on this piece. The case is unique for a mother of pearl card case, most have only a center cartouche of silver. The interior has blue satin concertina or accordion (pleats).

Calling cards were used during Victorian times by ladies and gentlemen of means…they were part of the fabric of Victorian life. It was proper to leave a card when making social visits and card cases. It was fashionable to house the cards in cases made from mother of pearl, silver, and papier mache.

Measurements; 4 ¼” X 3 or 10 X 7.5cm

Age: 19th. C.

Condition; Mother of Pearl, good, I find no missing or loose sections of Mother of Pearl, a few minor nibbles on edges confined to reverse side. Silver, good, normal surface scratches in accordance with age, no monogram nor evidence of removal of one. Interior, good, silk lining in good condition, accordance pleats-3 small tears at corners. Clasp will need some adjustment; it catches and holds, but not tightly.

Item ID: 3080001
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