A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
Card Cases
About this Item
A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
the front inlaid with a silver bird and a bouquet enclosed by a silver border, the cover attached with a side hinge, 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.
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