A tortoiseshell card case with mother-of-pearl border and silver front in leather case, late 19th century
A tortoiseshell card case with mother-of-pearl border and silver front in leather case, late 19th century
the centre engraved with initials surrounded by alternating engraved patterned strips, with mother-of-pearl borders, the cover attached by side hinge, 12cm high, 9cm wide including case, 10,5cm high, 8cm wide excluding case
*This lot is not suitable for export.
Provenance
The collection of Mr Richard J. Stanes.
Literature
Stanes, Richard J. Visiting Card Cases: A History and My Collection. Blurb Inc. 2011.
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A tortoiseshell card case with mother-of-pearl border and silver front in leather case, late 19th century
the centre engraved with initials surrounded by alternating engraved patterned strips, with mother-of-pearl borders, the cover attached by side hinge, 12cm high, 9cm wide including case, 10,5cm high, 8cm wide excluding case
*This lot is not suitable for export.
Provenance
The collection of Mr Richard J. Stanes.
Literature
Stanes, Richard J. Visiting Card Cases: A History and My Collection. Blurb Inc. 2011.