Two American Coin Silver Calling Card Cases, 19th
Two American Coin Silver Calling Card Cases, 19th Century
the first is attributed to Leonard & Wilson of Philadelphia, circa 1847-1850, unmarked save for an "H" on interior rim of case, the recto featuring a nationalistic image of an eagle perched on a branch, the verso with floral and scroll design, no monogram (3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.) (minor denting); the second with mark of Albert Coles of New York (active 1835-1871), mid-19th century, rectangular form with engine turned engraving to both sides, the recto with bright-cut floral and scroll engraving, no monogram (3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.) (minor denting).
2.96 total troy oz.
A very similar calling card case with the mark of Leonard & Wilson is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and currently on view at the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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Two American Coin Silver Calling Card Cases, 19th Century
the first is attributed to Leonard & Wilson of Philadelphia, circa 1847-1850, unmarked save for an "H" on interior rim of case, the recto featuring a nationalistic image of an eagle perched on a branch, the verso with floral and scroll design, no monogram (3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.) (minor denting); the second with mark of Albert Coles of New York (active 1835-1871), mid-19th century, rectangular form with engine turned engraving to both sides, the recto with bright-cut floral and scroll engraving, no monogram (3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.) (minor denting).
2.96 total troy oz.
A very similar calling card case with the mark of Leonard & Wilson is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and currently on view at the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
