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Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
$895
£682.13
€779.72
CA$1,259.21
A$1,379.42
CHF 726.08
MX$16,463.79
NOK 9,255.62
SEK 8,461.03
DKK 5,824.39
About the Item
This refined folding card case is of rectilinear form and constructed with an exterior veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its architectural clarity. The case opens on a concealed hinge to reveal an interior faced in pale bone or ivory panels, centrally articulated with a diamond-shaped geometric reserve delineated by fine dark line inlay, likely stained horn or ebony, creating a restrained yet elegant ornamental contrast.
The edges and structural borders are mounted in smoothly finished bone or ivory, carefully mitered at the corners, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship. A discreet metal stud and clasp mechanism secures the case when closed, while an elasticized cord retains contents internally, a functional feature commonly associated with gentleman’s card cases of the late Georgian and early Regency periods.
The material combination of tortoiseshell and bone, together with the geometric interior paneling and restrained decorative scheme, suggests production within an Anglo-European luxury object tradition, likely intended for polite social exchange and personal refinement. Such cases were fashionable accessories among the upper classes, serving as both utilitarian objects and markers of taste during the late 18th to early 19th century.
The proportions, construction, and decorative vocabulary align with known English and Continental examples produced in London or Northern Europe, though no maker’s mark is present.
Measurements
Approximately 3.125 inches wide x 4.25 inches high when closed
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 3.125 in (7.94 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:C. 1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Surface material with some cracking, hinge has been re-glued.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7838248064922
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