Tortoiseshell and Mother Of Pearl Card Case c1880

Description

Heading : Tortoiseshell and Mother Of Pearl Card Case
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Birmingham
Decoration : Quilted pattern
Size :  10.5cm x 8.5cm
Condition : Good. The tortoiseshell laminate on the base was lbadly broken and coming away. This has been removed
Restoration : None
Weight :  53grams

One of the most beautiful examples. It is a shame about the base but restoration was hideously uneconomic. This can be felted upon request. Holds four plastic cards with ease