{"product_id":"draft-16","title":"Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl \u0026 Abalone Calling Card Case with Sterling Silver Cartouche, c. 1880 – 3.25”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful antique Victorian calling card case crafted in luminous mother of pearl and richly colored abalone shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is arranged in a geometric mosaic of pale iridescent mother-of-pearl panels, framed and accented with striking abalone shell showing flashes of green, blue, violet, and bronze. A diamond-shaped engraved silver cartouche centers the front, giving the case a wonderfully refined finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged top opens with its original side push-button clasp, which remains functional, and reveals a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack velvet-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Compact and beautifully made, the case holds approximately two to three modern cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian calling card cases were fashionable personal accessories used to carry visiting cards during social calls. Today, this example works equally well as a collectible object, small card holder, or decorative desk accessory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 3” W × 3.25” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mother of pearl, abalone shell, sterling silver cartouche, metal fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 2–3 modern cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent antique condition. No missing shell panels observed. Clasp operates properly. Black velvet lining remains intact. Light age-related surface wear only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210401108175,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/7C0D5B1D-5CD9-450F-B1DB-8E7D4AA6F6A5.jpg?v=1790711893","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/es\/products\/draft-16","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}