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Late 19th Century English Mother of Pearl Business Card Case

About the Item

Carved mother of pearl carte de visite (business card) case. England, circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Case is in fine original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 19161stDibs: LU6534228450952
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