Indian Silver Card Case - Antique Circa 1890

This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form.

The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'EH'.

The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy.

The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished.

This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover.

This fine antique solid silver card case is an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The chased decoration to this piece is very sharp.

There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Asian silverware.

Length 10.2cm/4.1"

Width 7.5cm/3"

Height 1.1cm/0.4"

4.5 troy ounces/141g