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Silver Card Case, Scott Monument, Nathaniel Mills
A very good quality, rare, Antique, early Victorian, English sterling silver "castle-top" card case, by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham dating from c1843.
Castle-top boxes is the collective term used for snuff boxes, vinaigrettes and card cases that have a picture top, depicting British landmarks (often castles, hence the name).
This particular card case is engraved with the Scott Monument. The Scott Monument, located in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. It is a monument to the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott of Abbotsford.
The inside lip is hallmarked with the maker's mark "NM" for Nathaniel Mills, the Monarch's Head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Birmingham "anchor" town mark and date letter for 1843/44.
The exterior of the case with lovely "tartan" hatched decoration.
The case measures 100mm x 70mm x 9mm.
The weight is 65.4g.
This sterling silver card case is in excellent condition.
We always have a good stock of card cases, snuff boxes and vinaigrettes. Specialists in Antique Pocket Watches & Vintage Wristwatches, Jewellery, Silver (including Scottish Provincial),Good Quality Antiques & Works of Art.
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Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Tel : 0789 6411730
Non UK callers : +44 789 6411730
Castle-top boxes is the collective term used for snuff boxes, vinaigrettes and card cases that have a picture top, depicting British landmarks (often castles, hence the name).
This particular card case is engraved with the Scott Monument. The Scott Monument, located in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. It is a monument to the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott of Abbotsford.
The inside lip is hallmarked with the maker's mark "NM" for Nathaniel Mills, the Monarch's Head duty mark (Queen Victoria), the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Birmingham "anchor" town mark and date letter for 1843/44.
The exterior of the case with lovely "tartan" hatched decoration.
The case measures 100mm x 70mm x 9mm.
The weight is 65.4g.
This sterling silver card case is in excellent condition.
We always have a good stock of card cases, snuff boxes and vinaigrettes. Specialists in Antique Pocket Watches & Vintage Wristwatches, Jewellery, Silver (including Scottish Provincial),Good Quality Antiques & Works of Art.
Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 8/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1843
Early Victorian Antiques Material Silver
Origin English
Maker Nathaniel Mills
Item code as246a1543
Status Sold
£895.00
$1118.12
€1040.17
$
€
Conversion rates as of 8/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Deveron Jewellers
By appointment only
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Tel : 0789 6411730
Non UK callers : +44 789 6411730
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