ANTIQUE SILVER CARD CASES
To view our extensive range of antique silver card cases in more detail simply click on any image. We have a selection of styles including hand chased and engraved sterling silver card cases which are available online with free insured delivery. Alternatively, visit our store in the London Silver Vaults to view our antique silver card cases in person. You may also be interested in Antique Silver Objet Dart.
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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver calling card case, having a shaped rectangular body with pristine hand-engraved floral and Ivy decoration, and a side-hinged lid. This beautiful silver card case was made by Alfred Hall and John Goode of London in 1883. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 64g (2 troy ounces). |
£445 |
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A very pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Castle-Top card case, having a hand-chased rectangular body with floral and scroll decoration, together with a scene of Royal Windsor Castle on one side, a hanged lid, and a vacant cartouches on the other side. This beautiful antique silver card case was made by Crisford and Norris of Birmingham in 1906. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 58g (1.9 troy ounces). |
£1,295 |
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A very pretty Antique Sterling Silver calling card case, having a rectangular body with rounded shoulders, hand-engraved neoclassical style floral decoration on the front with a plain undecorated rear side, and a side-hinged lid. Made by Crisford and Norris Ltd., of Birmingham in 1913. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 67g (2.2 troy ounces). |
£295 |
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A very elegant Antique Victorian Sterling Silver calling card case, having a shaped rectangular body with hand-engraved floral and scroll decoration, a gold-gilt interior, a vacant central cartouche on one side, and a side-hinged lid. Made by Walker and Hall of Birmingham in 1900. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver card case are length 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 74g (2.4 troy ounces). |
£345 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver card case and aide de memoire, having a rectangular shaped body with hand-chased floral decoration, with thumb-piece and catch, and a hinged opening revealing an original interior lined with satin and having a revolving pencil with ivory marker card. Made by Henry Miller of Birmingham in 1900. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 100g (3.2 troy ounces). |
£365 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver calling card case, having a rectangular body, with hand-engraved wavey-work decoration, a central cartouche with Ducal Coronet, a gold-gilt interior, and a side-hinged lid with thumb-piece. Made by Thomas Shaw of Birmingham in ca. 1820. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver card case are length 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), width 5.5 cms (2.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 100g (3.2 troy ounces). |
£395 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver calling card case, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration, a vacant central cartouch, and a side-hinged lid. Made in Birmingham in 1889. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 61g (2 troy ounces). Please note that this card case has a push button mechanism that is not working, but it is not required to make the lid secure. |
£425 |
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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver calling card case, having a rectangular body with rounded shoulders, hand-engraved floral decoration, a vacant central cartouche on one side, and a side-hinged lid. Made by George Loveridge of Birmingham in 1898. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 88g (2.8 troy ounces). |
£425 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver calling card case, having a shaped rectangular body with hand-engraved floral and geometrical decoration, and a side-hinged lid. Made by C. H. Cheshire of Birmingham in 1876. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 78g (2.5 troy ounces). |
£445 |
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A very pretty Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Art Nouveau card case, having a hand-chased rectangular body with floral and scroll decoration, a hanged lid, and two vacant cartouches on either side. Made by Cornelius Saunders and Frank Shepherd of Birmingham in 1905. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver card case are length 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 69g (2.2 troy ounces). |
£445 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver calling card case, having a shaped rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration (gingko leaves), and a side-hinged lid. Made in Birmingham in 1879. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver card case are length 10 cms (4 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 60g (2 troy ounces). |
£475 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver calling card case, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration, and a side-hinged lid. Made by Francis Clark of Birmingham in 1847. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver card case are length 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 82g (2.6 troy ounces). |
£475 |
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Learn more about antique silver CARD CASES here.
Antique Silver CARD CASES description:
A small thin box, usually having a hinged lid, for holding visiting cards.
Antique Silver CARD CASES history:
There are very few examples of silver card cases made before the 1830s. The vast majority were made in the Victorian period. They were still made in the early 20th century but in much smaller numbers.
Antique Silver CARD CASES design:
The vast majority were rectangular and were often engraved, embossed, or chased. They were used regularly and on view in various social situations. So they were often designed to impress. Therefore silversmiths were asked to create more and more impressive designs including chased, embossed or engraved scenes of notable landmarks and views.
Antique Silver CARD CASES collectors note:
The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Unusual scenes command the highest prices, i.e. St. Pauls Cathedral, Crystal Palace, Houses of Parliament. But they must also be undamaged with good clear hallmarks, crisp detail, and well-fitting lids/hinges.