Tortoiseshell, Mother of Pearl, and Abalone Chequerboard Pattern Card Case c1880

Description

Heading : Tortoiseshell. mother of pearl. and abalone card case
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Birmingham
Decoration : Quilted mother of pearl and abalone chequerboard pattern to the centre surrounded by tortoiseshell.
Size : 10.3cm height. 7.8cm width
Condition : Good. an 8mm loss to the tortoiseshell on the edge below the hinge and a little scuffing near the catch. felt intact. very little play in the latch when closed.
Restoration : None
Weight : 39 grams