Victorian Card Case Balmoral Castle

HILLIARD & THOMASON OF BIRMINGHAM 1862
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An extremely rare Victorian silver ‘Castle Top’ Card Case of shaped rectangular form with hinged flip-top lid and chased and embossed foliate scroll decoration on a matt background, the front with raised and chased scene depicting BALMORAL CASTLE in high relief. Vacant shield shaped cartouche to reverse. Balmoral is the Scottish Royal residence so beloved and purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852.

By Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1862.

Sold - £2,750.00

Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
98 mm (3.86 inches)
W
71 mm (2.80 inches)
D
15 mm (0.59 inches)
Weight
60.00 Grams (1.93 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
JS18
Medium
Silver