Description
Antique Victorian solid sterling silver Aide Memoire. Rectangular shaped case decorated with bright cut hand chased geometric pattern decoration on the front & back & a scalloped edge around the outside on both sides. Vacant circular cartouche on the front & back with a push button catch on the side to open the hinged lid. Inside is a tan leather lined interior with three card pockets, an ivorine note leaf & a silver propelling pencil which is in working condition. The Aide Memoire comes complete with it's original blue vinyl covered case with blue velvet lined inside & retailed by Parkin & Gotto of Oxford Street, London.  Fully hallmarked on the side of the case. Lovely collectors item.
 
Maker
Frederick Marson
Spencer Street, Birmingham, England.
 
Assay
Birmingham
 
Date
1894
 
Weight
60.70 grams
 
Dimensions
98mm x 68mm x 6mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.