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Castle Top Card Case, Scott Memorial, Sterling Silver, Nathaniel Mills 1844

About the Item

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1844 by Nathaniel Mills, this fine quality, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case, features a high relief chased scene of The Scott Memorial on the front, and decorative scroll work on the back. The card case measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) wide, and weighs 2.5 ozt.
  • Creator:
    Nathaniel Mills (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1844
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e60711stDibs: LU4930228836052
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