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Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Calling/Business Card Case by George Unite

$895
£681.84
€778.14
CA$1,257.69
A$1,370.66
CHF 725.82
MX$16,463.04
NOK 9,189.07
SEK 8,448.44
DKK 5,811.86

About the Item

Aesthetic Movement, sterling silver calling card/business card case in original, velvet lined leather box, London, year-hallmarked for 1860, George Unite - maker. Beautifully etched with cranes, butterflies, plants, etc. There is a small, script barely noticeable monogram (RFG) just below the hinged lid. Measures over 3 3/4 inches high x just under 3 inches wide x 1/4 inch deep. Weighs 2.640 troy ounces. Will fit modern business cards. Dark spots in photos are reflections. The leather box has some minor wear to the fabric and some scratches to the leather. The sterling silver calling/business card case itself is in excellent antique condition.
  • Creator:
    George Unite (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU914720713802

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