Lot 343
A 'castle top' calling card case, probably American Coin Silver, appears unmarked but in the...
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Lot 343
A 'castle top' calling card case, probably mid-19th century American.
Lot 343
Lot Description
A 'castle top' calling card case, probably American Coin Silver, appears unmarked but in the style of Leonard & Wilson, mid-nineteenth century, the rectangular form with scroll edge and decorated in relief with flowers and foliate scrolls to the whole and a tree framed building with arched windows to the front. Height 3 1/2 inches (9 cm), weight 41.5 grams.
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The case displays some general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. A few surface nicks and minor dints. Some likely solder repairs to all the rounded corners. There is also a small hole visible on one side near to the top in the corner. The raised decoration appears in good order and has retained the definition and detail. Engraved initials to the scrolled cartouche on the lid. Appears unmarked.
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