{"product_id":"draft-17","title":"RESERVED - SARRAH.ALHUMADHI - Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Calling Card Case with Engraved Silver Floral Cartouche, Original Blue Interior, c. 1860–1880 – 4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional antique Victorian calling card case, beautifully constructed from luminous panels of mother of pearl and centered with an engraved silver floral cartouche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire exterior is covered in individually fitted geometric sections of nacre, creating a wonderful patchwork of soft ivory, silver, pink, green, and blue iridescence that changes dramatically with the light. The front is further embellished with finely engraved linear decoration and a diamond-shaped silver cartouche chased with a delicate floral motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged case opens to reveal its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal blue velvet\/silk interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, remarkably well preserved for its age. The case retains its side clasp and closes securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalling card cases such as this were fashionable personal accessories during the Victorian period, used to carry visiting cards when making social calls. Today, it remains wonderfully functional for a few business cards while also being a beautiful collector’s piece for a desk, vanity, or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly desirable for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete mother-of-pearl surface, original interior, decorative silver mount, and exceptional overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 4” H × 3” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mother of pearl with engraved silver cartouche and metal fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Likely English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1860–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 modern cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptional antique condition, approximately 10\/10 for age. Mother-of-pearl panels appear complete with no significant losses. Original blue interior remains intact and attractive. Light surface wear commensurate with age only. Please review photographs closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210401140943,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/832DCEDE-6FD2-4110-B121-4F6BB2B7680A.jpg?v=1790712060","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/it\/products\/draft-17","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}