Silver & Objects of Vertu - 18th July 2017

Lot 196

A 19th century American silver card case

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £150

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Description

A 19th century American silver card case, The Capitol, Washington,

unmarked, circa 1860,

rectangular form, scroll borders, the front with an embossed scene of the Capitol, foliate scroll decoration, the reverse with similar decoration and inscribed 'VICTORINE', length 9cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.