{"product_id":"antique-victorian-tshell-calling-card-case-mother-of-pearl-and-abalone-floral-inlay-sterling-silver-ef-monogram-4-3","title":"Antique Victorian Tshell🤎🐢 Calling Card Case | Mother-of-Pearl \u0026 Abalone Floral Inlay | Sterling Silver EF Monogram | 4” × 3”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful antique Victorian calling card case with richly patterned tortoiseshell and an exceptionally pretty floral design inlaid with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emother-of-pearl and abalone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is decorated with delicate scrolling branches, leaves, buds, and a central blossom, giving the piece wonderful movement and shimmer as the shell catches the light. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esterling silver cartouche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along the edge is engraved with the monogram \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“EF,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adding a particularly charming personal detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case retains its original working hinge and closes properly. Measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4” H × 3” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example is slightly larger and more practical than many Victorian calling card cases and will accommodate approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 standard credit cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on thickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 4” H × 3” W\u003c\/strong\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. Very well preserved overall with no chips noted to the corners. The hinge remains functional and secure. Light interior wear and age-related surface wear are present, consistent with use and age. Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking collector’s piece with especially lovely contrast between the warm tortoiseshell and the iridescent pearl and abalone inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother-of-pearl and abalone floral inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver monogram cartouche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved “EF”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking hinge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4” × 3”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits approximately 3–4 credit cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo chips to the corners noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight interior wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176209797327,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/0353026D-22AE-437D-B44C-AD86661FE0B8.jpg?v=1790558498","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/fr\/products\/antique-victorian-tshell-calling-card-case-mother-of-pearl-and-abalone-floral-inlay-sterling-silver-ef-monogram-4-3","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}