A really beautiful Edwardian solid silver Dance Card Case or Aide Memoire with a really striking decoration to the front and back. The decoration is repeated front and back so both sides have a blank unengraved cartouche to the centre of the decoration. The inside contains a blue lining, a pencil, and a bone card. This is a truly beautiful item of collectable silver.
Assay Office: Birmingham
Maker: Marples & Co
Date: 1903
Total Weight (including inserts): 108g
Condition -
This silver Aide Memoire is in very good condition. The decoration is crisp and sharp without any rubbing, there are very light surface marks to commensurate with age and light use. There is one pin prick near one corner - see pictures and a couple of very tiny dents to the plain areas. Generally this is in great condition for its age. The case closes snugly with a definite click and the hinge is good and is fully functional.
Dimensions -
L: 10.5cm, W: 8cm, D: 1.25cm