Birmingham Shellwork Card Case c1880

Description

Heading : Birmingham Shellwork Card Case
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Birmingham. England
Decoration : Quilted design in mother of pearl. Applied cast white metal panel depicting cherubs pressing grapes and engaged in bacchanalian pleasures. one to excess. Silk lined
Size :10.2 x 8.7cm 
Condition : Good. a 3mm x 4mm area of rubbing on the mother of pearl. A little playin the lid when closed
Restoration : None
Weight :  59grams

Holds five plastic cards