Description
A very fine quality antique Edwardian solid sterling silver card case. Rectangular shaped case with scalloped edges & beautifully decorated with bright cut hand chased bow & foliate decoration on the back & front. Push button catch on the side opens the two hinged halves & inside is a brown leather interior with pockets for calling cards & stamps. Also inside is the original silver pencil in it's holder. Fully hallmarked on the bottom edge of the case. A truly stunning example, lovely collectors item & would be a great addition to any collection.
 
Assay Office
Birmingham
 
Date
1908
 
Maker
Deakin & Francis Ltd
Regent Place, Birmingham, England.
The original proprietors were Stephen Henry Deakin & John Horace Francis (brothers-in-law)
 
 
Weight
152.5 grams
 
Dimensions
103 mm x 72 mm
 
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing. There are no dings or dents, there is just the very top cap seal missing from the internal pencil.