antique victorian mother of pearl card case, abalone borders, circa 19th century

ITEM 1282 CONDITION
Item is in good condition although there are two visible chips on the reverse side and bottom left-hand side due to age, handling, and usage.

ITEM 1282 DESCRIPTION
Antique Victorian rectangular-shaped and hinged mother-of-pearl veneered card case. Both sides with the same diamond-shaped mother-of-pearl pattern and engraved with foliage and wriggle-work. Both sides with a similar abalone border and the top comes with an empty central metal cartouche for initials engraving. Perhaps British made, circa 19th century. ITEM 1282 PROVENANCE
Sale Date: 18/04/1988
Sale Title: Old & Modern Silver & Objects of Vertu
Lot Number: 28
Venue: Christie's South Kensington UK POSTAGE
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Antiques.co.uk Ref: E3KCFMN3W

Maker/Artist:

British/Unknown

Materials:

Mother-Of-Pearl

Width (cm):

8

Height (cm):

10.4

Depth (cm):

1

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