An Anglo-Indian silver inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century

An Anglo-Indian silver inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century

the hinged cover inlaid with two silver herons surrounded by a pond, foliage and a pavilion, the interior fitted with twelve blue card dividers, 10,5cm high, 8cm wide

*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.