A good quality Art Nouveau Ladies Card Case with finger ring in original box. This card case is typically Art Nouveau in style with simple but artistic styling. The curved shape and lines of the decoration shout Art Nouveau in a stylish yet understated way. With a dark green raw silk lining and gilt wash interior this is a lovely quality piece. A lovely piece of Art Nouveau silver.
Assay Office: Birmingham
Maker: William Henry Sparrow
Date: 1906
Condition -
This card case is generally in very good condition. It has a couple of tiny pin prick dents to the front - see pictures and one very small dent to the back near the hallmark. The front has very few surface marks which are consistent with light use and the item being card for. The surface marks are more evident on the back but again are commensurate with age and use. This has a sprung clasp which closes automatically and works sell. The Hallmarks are good although the Makers mark is rubbed but still legible. Original case is in very good condition with just a few scuffs and scrapes which are to be expected on something of this age. The box opens and shuts properly.
Dimensions (approx.) -
W: 10.5cm, H: 7cm, D: 1cm