Victorian Silver Card Case Queen Victoria on Horse Back - Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1842
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A fine and rare Victorian silver Card Case of shaped rectangular form with hinged lid, the front and back decorated with tartan style engraving, the front engraved with a scene depicting Calton Hill in Edinburgh, a lady riding side-saddle on a horse to the foreground. Probably intended to depict Queen Victoria who visited Edinburgh in 1842 (the same date that the card case was made). The reverse with a shaped cartouche depicting an exotic bird and a ewer of flowers. Complete with original fitted leather case.
By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1842.
£3,350.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair, the dark marks on some of the photos are photographic reflection and not tarnish or damage.
Dimensions
H
70 mm
(2.76 inches)
W
98 mm
(3.86 inches)
Weight
72.00 Grams
(2.31 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS260916
Medium
Silver
