Description: Here for your consideration is a beautiful and rare, 1945, George VI, fully hallmarked, silver and gilt, oblong, curved, card/cigarette case with engine turned framed decoration and vacant cartouche. The workmanship and detail in this card case is simply exquisite.A truly stunning piece of workmanship fully hallmarked with a silver gilt interior, and framed engine turned decoration, made by 'E.J. Houlston' assayed in Birmingham, with anchor/lion passant, and the date letter 'V' for 1945.Considering this card case is 70 years old it's in very good original condition, with no nasty dents, splits, damage or repairs. The case does have some age-related patina/patination, commensurate with 70 years of age, but nothing unusual.E.J. Houlston ...First registered in January 1903, working from premises in Caroline Street, Birmingham. He specialising in boxes, card cases, cigarette cases, condiments, dishes, napkin rings, purses, salts, sauce boats, sovereign cases, tea strainers, toast racks, and vesta cases. Dimensions as follows ...Length: 5 inches or 12.6 cmWidth: 3.3 inches or 8.6 cmHeight: 0.25 inches or 7 mmWeight: 7.2 oz or 203 gramsA really beautiful engine turned curved card case. How many of these have you seen undamaged. An extremely rare find indeed. I've only got one, once it's gone .... it's gone, and if there's one thing I've learned about antiques and collectables when items are of quality and extremely rare he who hesitates usually loses out. This rare silver and gilt card/cigarette case is so highly collectable and would add value to any silver collection. A stylish card case that has stunning detailed engine turned decoration. A real must for any serious silver collector. Rare, silver cases, have become very collectable and are appreciating in value. This would make a superb gift. Ideal for keeping your business cards in or impressing friends/work colleagues. The card/cigarette case will be sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.Please note, all my international postal charges are only estimates and will be confirmed and altered up or down when I know the destination of where items are being sent. Please also note I only charge actual costs of postage and packaging with insurance, no more.Please feel free to look at my other items.
Price: 195 GBP
Location: Rugeley
End Time: 2025-01-11T11:01:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 24.81 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Product: Card Cases
Age: Post-1940
Composition: silver
Brand: E.J.Houlston
