RARE BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN HALLMARKED BROWN LEATHER CRISS CROSS DESIGN CARD CASE. This is a Rare Victorian Exquisite Brown Leather Criss Cross Pattern Card Case, this i believe was carved c1870 making it around 151 years old this is a Beautiful Brown Leather Card Case with a Lovely Criss Cross Pattern all around the Case, The Card Case is Rectangle in Shape. All around it has the most lovely textured Criss Cross Pattern Brown Leather Finish, and has a Flower Hallmark to the Base and the Lid and the top edge of the Lid, the Lid has a nice tight fit and the inner neck of the Case has a light Brown Texture with a Black Line Edging, the inside of the Card Case has a Beautiful Patterned Lining, this would have been owned by someone Wealthy in the Victorian Period when times were very different to today. Also known as a. Is a small card used for social purposes. Before the 18th century, visitors making social calls left handwritten notes at the home of friends who were not at home. By the 1760s, the upper classes in France and Italy were leaving printed visiting cards decorated with images on one side and a blank space for hand-writing a note on the other. The style quickly spread across Europe and to the United States. As printing technology improved, elaborate colour designs became increasingly popular. However, by the late 1800s, simpler styles became more common. By the 19th century, men and women needed personalized calling or visiting cards to maintain their social status or to move up in society. These small cards, about the size of a modern-day business card, usually featured the name of the owner, and sometimes an address. Calling cards were left at homes, sent to individuals, or exchanged in person for various social purposes. Knowing and following calling card “rules” signaled one’s status and intentions. In nice condition with just some wear to the Brown Leather and is only mentioned for accuracy. And this would add something special to any collection. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Card Cases”. The seller is “all_fine_antiques” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Product: Card Cases
• Style: Victorian
• Composition: Solid Silver