Description
Antique Victorian solid sterling silver card case. Rectangular shaped case with serpentine edges & decorated with bright cut hand chased acanthus leaf & floral decoration on the front & back. Vacant oval shaped cartouche on the front & a hinged lid at the top. Fully hallmarked on the inside rim. Complete with it's original red leatherette presentation case, marked to the inside of the satin lined inner reads, "JAS Ritchie & Son 25. Leith St And 131. Princes St Edinburgh". The inner base being lined with red velvet. Lovely collectors item.
 
Maker
A.T
Alfred Taylor.
 
Assay
Birmingham
 
Date
1864
 
Weight
70 grams
 
Dimensions
100mm x 72mm x 8mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.