Large Hallmarked Silver Business Card Case 1940s antique rouge Certainly this is a unique

Certainly this is a unique piece

whistles & even baseball bats

This charming antique combination case was crafted in 1921 and assayed* (tested for silver purity*) at Chester Assay Office in the same year

lion passant (sterling silver)

The background appears to be foil (metallic gold)  and set atop this is the most wonderful enamel scene showing this magnificent ship at sea

Large Hallmarked Silver Business Card Case 1940s antique rouge Certainly this is a uniqueA rare fully hallmarked silver business card cigarette case crafted in Arabia in the 1940s. Allegorical cases made from hallmarked silver are extremely rare. This piece is superb. As you can see the scene shows a woman offering a weary man something to drink. The engraving is very fine & the silversmith has rendered the clothes in such a way that they feel like they have the texture of garments. The area appears not to be dessert but quite lush with