Victorian Card Case with Inlaid Mother of PearlMid 19th century calling card case made of black lacquer with inlaid silver scrollwork and mother of pearl and a clasp similar to the photo cases of the same design. Green paper interior. Refer to photos for size and condition: The hinge has been repaired using what looks like the same conservation tape used to repair union cases by photo collectors. Sold at a low price as is.

making this a good piece for use as household drapery

one wonders how many shots they had to take in order to get it right

Copyright dated 1904

This antique autograph album with Athena on the cover is full of entries dated 1890s from the Ontario area

I had ambitions to refit this to frame a hair work bouquet but ended up not needing it

Refer to photos for size & condition: Excellent with some wear to the velvet typical of age

Condition is very good with some crinkling to the spine

If you’re planning an engagement

made famous when he was purchased by P

it’s a potent & evocative piece

Early 19th century devotional painting of Saint Phillip

She is nevertheless very attractive