stylish victorian english sterling silver playing card box case

Description

This wonderful top quality solid or sterling silver playing card box with it's straight lines and almost modernist appearance will fit perfectly into a 21st century contemporary interior just as well as a period environment, a timeless piece celebrating it's 110th birthday this year.
The box is of solid construction with thick gauge silver having been used and the interior gilded, another sign of quality. Both the catch to the side of the box and the hinge are both in perfect working order. The interior retains two sets of complete playing cards, it's hard to come by this size box complete with this size of cards, the cards measuring 2 3/4" x 2".
There is a clear hallmark to both pieces of silver for the highly collectible Chester assay office and the year 1899. The makers initials are also S.I. Ld. for Stokes and Ireland Ltd - William Henry Stokes and Arther George Ireland.
Excellent condition and measuring 3" x 2 1/8" x 1 1/2".
Item ID: 31107
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Stylish Victorian English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box / Case

Price

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Item Ref

31107

Description

This wonderful top quality solid or sterling silver playing card box with it's straight lines and almost modernist appearance will fit perfectly into a 21st century contemporary interior just as well as a period environment, a timeless piece celebrating it's 110th birthday this year.
The box is of solid construction with thick gauge silver having been used and the interior gilded, another sign of quality. Both the catch to the side of the box and the hinge are both in perfect working order. The interior retains two sets of complete playing cards, it's hard to come by this size box complete with this size of cards, the cards measuring 2 3/4" x 2".
There is a clear hallmark to both pieces of silver for the highly collectible Chester assay office and the year 1899. The makers initials are also S.I. Ld. for Stokes and Ireland Ltd - William Henry Stokes and Arther George Ireland.
Excellent condition and measuring 3" x 2 1/8" x 1 1/2".
Item ID: 31107
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FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail, Insurance Optional.

FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 31107

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