The Silver Collection of the late George Petzall - 28th October 2008

Lot 283

A rare Victorian embossed 'castletop' card case

Estimate £1,500 - £1,800 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A rare Victorian embossed 'castletop' card case, with a view of Queens College, Cork in high relief, flanked by chased scrolls, the reverse cartouche inscribed 'To Madame Lancia from her admirers amongst the students of the Queens College Cork', By Davdi Pettifer, Birmingham 1858, 4in (10cm) high, 1.75oz.