{"product_id":"antique-victorian-white-porcelain-shell-form-centerpiece-bowl-naturalistic-seashell-sweetmeat-dish-c-1870","title":"Antique Victorian White Porcelain Shell-Form Centerpiece Bowl | Naturalistic Seashell Sweetmeat Dish | c. 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolutely stunning antique Victorian calling card case crafted in luminous mother-of-pearl, beautifully pieced in a geometric mosaic pattern and finished with delicate engraved figural decoration. The iridescent shell catches the light beautifully, shifting through soft pink, green, blue and champagne tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front features an engraved pastoral scene, while the reverse and lid showcase the striking geometric mother-of-pearl work. A sterling silver cartouche adds another elegant period detail. The case retains its original hinged construction and fitted dark interior, and it is accompanied by a period calling card engraved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Harry F. Eastman,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which may relate to a former owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkably, this case is also an excellent size for modern use and will comfortably accommodate current credit cards, making it as functional today as it is collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Victorian calling card case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother-of-pearl mosaic construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling silver cartouche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine engraved figural decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hinged lid and fitted interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by a period Harry F. Eastman calling card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4” x 3”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect size for modern credit cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll components are in working condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo pieces of mother-of-pearl missing from the front or back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous antique condition with only age-appropriate surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly beautiful example of Victorian personal accessories and one that displays exceptionally well while still being wonderfully usable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46314523263183,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG-2891.heic?v=1791924659","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/it\/products\/antique-victorian-white-porcelain-shell-form-centerpiece-bowl-naturalistic-seashell-sweetmeat-dish-c-1870","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}