{"product_id":"antique-tortoiseshell-calling-card-case-mother-of-pearl-sterling-silver-cartouche-4","title":"Antique Tortoiseshell Calling Card Case | Mother-of-Pearl \u0026 Sterling Silver Cartouche | 4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Tortoiseshell Calling Card Case | Mother-of-Pearl \u0026amp; Sterling Silver Cartouche | 4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique genuine tortoiseshell calling card case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, richly decorated with engraved mother-of-pearl and an ornate sterling silver cartouche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front features a striking geometric arrangement of luminous mother-of-pearl panels, beautifully hand engraved with delicate floral decoration and centered by an elaborate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver cartouche measuring approximately 1½” x 1”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Set against the dramatic amber and deep brown mottling of the natural tortoiseshell, the combination is wonderfully decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged case opens to reveal a beautifully preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep red\/burgundy velour-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally designed to hold calling or visiting cards. At approximately 4” x 3”, it has a substantial feel while remaining wonderfully elegant in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly beautiful collector’s piece for a collection of antique calling card cases, Victorian personal accessories, tortoiseshell objects, or mother-of-pearl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine antique tortoiseshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved floral decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate sterling silver cartouche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartouche measures approx. 1½” x 1”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase measures approx. 4” x 3”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinged construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red\/burgundy velour-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique calling \/ visiting card case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The mother-of-pearl clasp area has undergone restoration, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe case does not currently lock securely closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The interior shows expected wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs closely for condition and restoration details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the clasp restoration, this remains a remarkably decorative and highly collectible example, with an especially beautiful combination of tortoiseshell, engraved pearl, and silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46400089161935,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/20E5E9F0-B5B4-4246-8E62-F7A591EBCADC.jpg?v=1793132548","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/es\/products\/antique-tortoiseshell-calling-card-case-mother-of-pearl-sterling-silver-cartouche-4","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}