{"product_id":"antique-victorian-tshell-calling-card-case-carved-mother-of-pearl-and-sterling-silver-panel-red-velvet-interior-3-5-2-25","title":"Antique Victorian TShell🐢🤎 Calling Card Case | Carved Mother-of-Pearl \u0026 Sterling Silver Panel | Red Velvet Interior | 3.5” × 2.25”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and wonderfully petite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian calling card case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted in richly mottled \u003cstrong\u003eT*******shell \u003c\/strong\u003eand finished with an engraved sterling silver panel accented by a carved mother-of-pearl cartouche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver panel features delicate engine-turned detailing and a central belt-and-buckle motif surrounding the pearl inset, giving this diminutive case the feel of a personal Victorian luxury object. The warm tortoiseshell frame contrasts beautifully with the cool silver and luminous mother-of-pearl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original hinged lid retains its working antique latch and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopens and closes securely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inside is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal red velvet lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding another lovely layer of period detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a true calling card or business card case rather than a modern credit-card holder. Its petite proportions will not accommodate standard credit cards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5” H × 2.25” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9\/10 antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Beautifully preserved overall with age-appropriate surface wear. There is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall crack along the hinge seam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as shown, which does not prevent the case from opening, closing, or latching properly. Original red velvet interior remains intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly charming piece for a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian desk accessories, calling card cases, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, or antique silver-mounted objets de vertu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique and vintage pieces show signs of age and previous use consistent with their history. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176209371343,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG-1562_3a7fe2ee-97b0-49be-adf7-c729b51f45e6.heic?v=1790558009","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/ar\/products\/antique-victorian-tshell-calling-card-case-carved-mother-of-pearl-and-sterling-silver-panel-red-velvet-interior-3-5-2-25","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}