Three mother-of-pearl card cases, late 19th century
Card Cases
About this Item
Three mother-of-pearl card cases, late 19th century
each with inter-changing mother-of-pearl and abalone diamond-shaped pattern, the cover attached with a side hinge, the largest 10cm high, 8cm wide
*This lot is not suitable for export.
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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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