In the early 19th century etiquette dictated that upper class ladies and gentlemen should carry a visiting card, also known as a calling card, being a small paper card, about the size of present day business cards, printed with the individual's details, and often bearing an artistic design.

In 19th century England, the caller or the footmen accompanying the caller (if he or she was very important) would deliver the visiting cards to the servants of their prospective hosts, introducing the arrival of the card bearer.

Card cases solely for the purpose of holding visiting cards were introduced at this time and etiquette dictated that ladies should always carry their cards in a card case, although it was acceptable for a gentleman to carry his cards in the breast pocket of his jacket.

Reflecting the fact that card cases were mainly used by ladies, the designs were feminine in more...

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Sterling silver card case with heavily embossed and two vacant…

Embossed Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1900

Sterling silver card case with heavily embossed and two vacant cartouches, Birmingham, 1900 maker C&N 64 grm

Late Victorian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Silver Card Case with Monogram and Acanthus Decoration

Late Victorian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900, Cs&Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings shepherd) of slender rectangular form with a shaped edge, decorated with central monogram surrounded by acanthus, total…

A tortoise card case with sterling silver inlay plaque, blue…

Sterling Silver Inlaid Tortoise Card Case

A tortoise card case with sterling silver inlay plaque, blue silk interior with push clasp, 12 x 10 x 1.5 cm

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked, Birmingham,…

1913 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Card Case

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1913, B.C, of slender rectangular form, with shaped edges, engraved with acanthus scroll work, height 9.2 cm

An Edwardian sterling silver visiting card case both covers…

Edwardian Silver Card Case with Floral Scroll Decoration

An Edwardian sterling silver visiting card case both covers finely worked with raised floral scroll decoration around a central scene of two hats. Birmingham, 1911. Length 10 cm

An Edwardian silver card case, W. Deakin, Birmingham 1904.…

Edwardian Silver Card Case by W. Deakin (1904)

An Edwardian silver card case, W. Deakin, Birmingham 1904. Height 7 cm.Wt 45g

Antique mother of pearl and silver ladies card case

Silver Mother of Pearl Ladies Card Case

Antique mother of pearl and silver ladies card case

Edwardian sterling silver card case, heavily embossed scroll…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Embossed Card Case, Birmingham 1908

Edwardian sterling silver card case, heavily embossed scroll decoration with silk lined interior by makers E.J.H, hallmarked Birmingham 1908

Good Victorian mother of pearl & silver card case

Victorian Mother of Pearl Silver Card Case

Good Victorian mother of pearl & silver card case

Three sterling silver cases, two cigarette Birmingham 1923,…

Sterling Silver Cigarette and Card Cases (3)

Three sterling silver cases, two cigarette Birmingham 1923, Chester 1906 & card case Birmingham 1905 (3)

A sterling silver card case with engraved detail, Adie &…

A sterling silver card case with engraved detail, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham, 1904

Sterling silver travel card case, engraved sterling silver with…

Engraved Sterling Silver Travel Card Case, 1907 Birmingham Hallmark

Sterling silver travel card case, engraved sterling silver with central initials hallmarked Birmingham 1907

Victorian sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1858, makers…

Victorian Silver Card Case with Engraved Monogram

Victorian sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1858, makers David Pettifer. Engraved decoration, monogrammed, weight 54grams

Edwardian sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1901

1901 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Card Case

Edwardian sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1901

A Victorian silver card case, decoratively engraved and with a…

Victorian Engraved Silver Card Case

A Victorian silver card case, decoratively engraved and with a vacant cartouche to one side. Birmingham 1873 by Hilliard & Thomason. 9 x 7 cm.

A Victorian mother-of-pearl and silver card case, with…

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

A Victorian mother-of-pearl and silver card case, with concertina interior. Length 11 cm.

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian calling card case…

Victorian Silver Calling Card Case with Engraved Cartouche

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian calling card case having a shaped rectangular body with hand-engraved scrolled & geometric decoration, a side-hinged lid & an engraved central cartouche 'This tribute of respect is Presented to Dr J.Birt Davies…

A mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell card case, 19th century,…

Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Card Case

A mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell card case, 19th century, the card case with finely engraved mother- of-pearl borders, an inlaid engraved silver owl and crescent moon to the lid and opening to reveal a blue moire silk lined interior with an ultramarine…

Late Victorian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Victorian Silver Card Case with Repousse C-Scrolls

Late Victorian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1900, C&N (Crisford & Norris), of rectangular form set with a hinged cover, the front and back decorated with repousse c-scrolls, the front engraved with three character monogram, height 10…

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case with Reynolds Angels

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1902, H.M, of slender rectangular form, decorated with Reynolds angels, surrounded by scroll work, total weight 84gm

Ladies sterling silver card case, of curved rectangular form,…

Sterling Silver Ladies Card Case, Birmingham 1901

Ladies sterling silver card case, of curved rectangular form, hallmarked Birmingham 1901, total weight 49.2gm

Asprey of London Silver gilt card case, marked for London 1906,…

1906 Asprey London Silver Gilt Card Case

Asprey of London Silver gilt card case, marked for London 1906, Charles and George Asprey, approx 69grams and approx 6.5 cm x 10 cm

A sterling silver card case hallmarked Deakin & Francis…

Deakin & Francis Birmingham 1901 Sterling Silver Card Case

A sterling silver card case hallmarked Deakin & Francis Birmingham, 1901

A sterling silver card case

Silver Card Case: Sleek and Stylish Accessory

A sterling silver card case

Victorian silver calling card case, shaped rectangular, Gothic…

Victorian Gothic Silver Calling Card Case

Victorian silver calling card case, shaped rectangular, Gothic scroll, Birmingham 1852

A George V silver card case, machine turned detail, vacant…

George V Silver Card Case with Machine Turned Detail

A George V silver card case, machine turned detail, vacant cartouche; Stuart Dawson & Co Ltd, Chester, 1913.

A silver card case with chain handle by W.G Sothers & Co,…

1913 Birmingham Silver Card Case with Chain Handle

A silver card case with chain handle by W.G Sothers & Co, Birmingham, 1913

Enamel & sterling silver card case

Enamel & Silver Card Holder

Enamel & sterling silver card case

A hallmarked silver card case, engine turned design with small…

Hallmarked Silver Card Case with Engine Turned Design

A hallmarked silver card case, engine turned design with small initials panel, gilt interior with hallmarks Mm & Co Birmingham 1936, size 10 x 8.5 cm, wt. 134.6g.

Melange of mostly silver items including. A chased card case,…

Silver Melange: Card Case and Opera Glasses Pair

Melange of mostly silver items including. A chased card case, pair of opera glasses

A Victorian engine turned silver card case with shaped border.…

Victorian Silver Card Case by George Unite (1875)

A Victorian engine turned silver card case with shaped border. Birmingham 1875 by George Unite. Length 9.5 cm

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII ladies card case…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Ladies Card Case with Monogram

English hallmarked sterling silver Edward VII ladies card case having a fold over hinged cover, a ringed chain & two internal compartments with a gilt wash interior, monogrammed 'Pr', Rd. 449639. Birmingham, 1906, maker Elkington & Co Ltd. Condition good,…

Victorian mother of pearl & Abalone calling card case oblong…

Victorian Mother of Pearl Calling Card Case with Silver Cartouche

Victorian mother of pearl & Abalone calling card case oblong with sterling silver cartouche side hinged opening revealing concertinaed compartments

George V hallmarked sterling silver card case. London 1916,…

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, London 1916

George V hallmarked sterling silver card case. London 1916, makers SD Co. Wt. 79g

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case. Maker T & P.…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case with Floral Engraving

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case. Maker T & P. Engraved leaf & floral decoration. Weight 62g. Length 9.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm

A Victorian sterling silver card case, monogrammed, Henry…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case, Monogrammed, 1895

A Victorian sterling silver card case, monogrammed, Henry Charles Freeman, Chester, 1895. Length 8.5 cm. Weight 38g.

An Edwardian silver card case, rectangular, engraved; H Hayes,…

Edwardian Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1901

An Edwardian silver card case, rectangular, engraved; H Hayes, Birmingham, 1901.

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Forget Me Not Card Case

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1906, RB&M (Ridley Brothers & Merton), of rectangular concave form with hinged cover opening on the diagonal, decorated with engraved forget me not's, scroll work and belt, with central shield…

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1916,…

George V Silver Card Case with Engine Turned Decoration

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1916, S.M.L (Samuel M. Levi), of rectangular concave form, with hinged cover opening on the diagonal, decorated with engine turned banded motifs amongst foliate sprays and scrolling, with circular…

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911,…

Hammered George V Silver Card Case with Monogram

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1911, Cs*Fs (Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings -Frank- shepherd), of rectangular curved form with top cover opening at diagonal, decorated in all over hammered decoration with…

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case with Aesthetic Engraving

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1903, H.M, of slender rectangular form, with engraved aesthetic movement design, total weight 82gm, 10 7.5 cm

A sterling silver card case, William Neale, Chester 1902, 43…

William Neale Sterling Silver Card Case 1902

A sterling silver card case, William Neale, Chester 1902, 43 grams

Filigree silver card case

Silver Filigree Card Case

Filigree silver card case

A Victorian silver card case, oblong shape with serpentine…

Victorian Silver Card Case with Engraved Patterns

A Victorian silver card case, oblong shape with serpentine outline, decorated with bands of various engraved patterns framed by a foliate border, one face with belt framed escutcheon engraved with a monogram. Birmingham 1855

19th century tortoiseshell & mother of pearl card case, inset…

Antique Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Card Case

19th century tortoiseshell & mother of pearl card case, inset silver lozenge and clasp, silk moire lined interior, 9.5 cm long

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Edwardian Silver Card Case with Acanthus Scroll Decoration

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1902, W.H (William M Hayes), engraved with central monogram, surrounded by acanthus scroll decoration, total weight 44gm, 8 cm x 4.5 cm

Sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1900, maker:…

Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Card Case with Embossed Scrolls

Sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1900, maker: D&F, with embossed scroll decoration, 78grams approx

Victorian sterling silver card case Birmingham 1876, makers D &…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case with Fitted Interior

Victorian sterling silver card case Birmingham 1876, makers D & M. Engraved case, with fitted interior. Height 10 cm weight 100grams

A silver card case, floral and bird engraving. Unmarked.

Engraved Floral and Bird Silver Card Case

A silver card case, floral and bird engraving. Unmarked.

A silver card case, plain rectangular with engraved monogram; H.…

Engraved Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1912

A silver card case, plain rectangular with engraved monogram; H.Matthews, Birmingham 1912.

Sterling silver Art Deco card case, smaller card or matchstick…

Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1922

Sterling silver Art Deco card case, smaller card or matchstick case with turned decoration hallmarked Birmingham 1922

A German silver and enamel card case, the turquoise enamel with…

German Silver Enamel Card Case with Turquoise Flecks

A German silver and enamel card case, the turquoise enamel with flecks (some chips), the interior with original gilding, stamped 835 and German marks. 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm.

A Victorian silver card case, rectangular shape with hinged lid,…

Victorian Silver Card Case with Foliate Scrolls

A Victorian silver card case, rectangular shape with hinged lid, decorated all-over with foliate scrolls framing circular cartouches to either side, one with monogram. Birmingham 1894

A Victorian silver card case, floral engraved, Birmingham 1896…

Victorian Floral Engraved Silver Card Case

A Victorian silver card case, floral engraved, Birmingham 1896 by Deakin & Francis Ltd.

Sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1907

Birmingham 1907 Sterling Silver Card Case

Sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1907

Filigree silver & enamel card case with inscription.

Enamel Inscribed Silver Card Case

Filigree silver & enamel card case with inscription.

A fine quality Victorian engine turned silver card case, with a…

Victorian Silver Card Case with Italian Lake Scene

A fine quality Victorian engine turned silver card case, with a shaped border and scene of an Italian lake and buildings. Small dents, length 9 cm.

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian calling card case…

Victorian Silver Calling Card Case with Engraved Floral Decoration

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian calling card case having a rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration, & a silk lined concertina interior, with a central cartouche inscribed 'G.P. From J.F. Sept 21st 1885'. In a silk & velvet lined…

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham 1902,…

Embossed Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1902

Edwardian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham 1902, embossed decoration, inscribed, 67 grams

A silver calling card case with pencil by Adie & Lovekin Ltd,…

Adie & Lovekin Silver Card Case with Pencil, 1887

A silver calling card case with pencil by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham, 1887

A Victorian silver card case, floral engraved; Hilliard &…

Victorian Silver Floral Engraved Card Case by Hilliard & Thomason

A Victorian silver card case, floral engraved; Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham

Sterling silver card case, simple design, hallmarked Birmingham…

Sterling silver card case, simple design, hallmarked Birmingham 1919, 100g

Sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1885, engraved J Driscoll

1885 Birmingham Sterling Silver Card Case Engraved J. Driscoll

Sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1885, engraved J Driscoll

A Victorian tortoiseshell and silver card case, the front…

Victorian Tortoiseshell and Silver Card Case

A Victorian tortoiseshell and silver card case, the front decorated with a silver frame with blank cartouche to the centre, the interior with traditional compartments for visiting cards. 8 cm x 10 cm.

Antique sterling silver card case, with embossed angel…

1904 Chester Hallmarked Sterling Silver Angel Card Case

Antique sterling silver card case, with embossed angel decoration, hallmarked Chester 1904, 10.5 cm x 7.5 cm approx.

Filigree silver card case

Silver Filigree Card Case

Filigree silver card case

An Edwardian silver card case, the exterior profusely engraved,…

Engraved Edwardian Silver Card Case with Initials

An Edwardian silver card case, the exterior profusely engraved, with initials to the front, Birmingham 1910, 77gm.

Edwardian sterling silver card case, the cover with flroal…

Floral Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case

Edwardian sterling silver card case, the cover with flroal patera, below are ribbons with festoons, drops and monogram, the reverse plain, Birminghma c1908, maker possibly E.C.

English hallmarked sterling silver engraved card case central…

Engraved Sterling Silver Card Case with Monogram, 1841

English hallmarked sterling silver engraved card case central monogram Mw Birmingham, 1841, maker George Randle weight 54g

A sterling silver card case, of rectangular form, engraved…

Engraved Sterling Silver Kozminsky Card Case

A sterling silver card case, of rectangular form, engraved 'Kozminsky'.

A sterling silver visiting card case, 1901 Chester, with…

1901 Chester Sterling Silver Visiting Card Case with Engraved Scrolls

A sterling silver visiting card case, 1901 Chester, with maker's mark for Charles Cooke rectangular with engraved scrolls decoration, hinged top, initialed. Weight 66g length 10 cm, width 7 cm

Georgian silver inlaid horn card case, of rectangular form,…

Georgian Silver Inlaid Horn Card Case

Georgian silver inlaid horn card case, of rectangular form, decorated with silver inlaid foliate motifs within brass rope twist borders, opening to reveal a fabric lining (a/f), 8 cm x 5 cm

Victorian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham,…

Engraved Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1876

Victorian sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1876, H&T (Hilliard & Thomason), of rectangular form with a hinged cover, decorated front and back with engraved scrolling foliate motifs, the cover with central shaped cartouche and initials,…

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case. Hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case with Family Provenance

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case. Hallmarked Birmingham 1897. Maker George Unite. Flat rectangular form, with side hinge lid; gilt interior. Monogrammed 'Mi' for Mary Inman, dated verso '19th May 1899' engraved with Martin family crest.…

A sterling silver card case. 94gm.

94gm Sterling Silver Card Case

A sterling silver card case. 94gm.

Two Victorian card cases, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl and…

Victorian Card Cases with Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Two Victorian card cases, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl and silver, circa 1880, 10.5 cm high

Dutch vintage silver card case embossed blossom decoration,…

Vintage Dutch Silver Card Case with Blossom Decoration

Dutch vintage silver card case embossed blossom decoration, (length 8 cm; weight 70grams, approx).

Sterling silver card case marked R. Carr Sheffield, 2000,…

R. Carr Sheffield Sterling Silver Card Case

Sterling silver card case marked R. Carr Sheffield, 2000, length 9.5 cm; weight 70grams.

A late-Victorian silver card case, curved for the pocket,…

Engraved Silver Victorian Card Case by William Harrison Walter

A late-Victorian silver card case, curved for the pocket, engraved with leaf scrolls and with vacant cartouche; William Harrison Walter, Birmingham 1900

Antique sterling silver lady's card case, Birmingham 1905

1905 Birmingham Lady's Sterling Silver Card Case

Antique sterling silver lady's card case, Birmingham 1905

English Art Deco sterling silver card case, hallmarked London…

1926 London Hallmarked Art Deco Sterling Silver Card Case

English Art Deco sterling silver card case, hallmarked London 1926 105g

Victorian sterling silver card case, London 1872, makers H&T?…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case with Engraved Decoration

Victorian sterling silver card case, London 1872, makers H&T? (marks rubbed). Engraved decoration, monogrammed. Silk lined sectioned interior. Weight 90grams approx.

Sterling silver slim line cigarette / card case Birmingham 1933,…

1933 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette/Card Case by SB&S

Sterling silver slim line cigarette / card case Birmingham 1933, maker SB&S, Weight: approx 44.45 grams

Victorian mother of pearl, paua shell and silver card case

Victorian Shell and Silver Card Case

Victorian mother of pearl, paua shell and silver card case

Sterling silver card case, blue satin lined (Birmingham 1884-85)

Birmingham 1884 Sterling Silver Card Case with Blue Lining

Sterling silver card case, blue satin lined (Birmingham 1884-85)

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian calling card case…

Victorian Engraved Sterling Silver Calling Card Case

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian calling card case having a shaped rectangular body with hand-engraved scrolled & geometrical decoration, a side-hinged lid & an engraved central cartouche. Birmingham, 1853, maker Foxall, Hill & Foxall,…

Edwardian sterling silver card case, Birmingham, makers marks…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case with Indentation, Birmingham

Edwardian sterling silver card case, Birmingham, makers marks rubbed 48 grms, indentation to front

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1919,…

George V Silver Card Case, 1919, Engraved

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1919, of slender rectangular form with hinged cover, engraved 'W.H.B.S.', total weight 58gm, 5 x 8 cm

An Edwardian sterling silver curved card case, Samuel M. Levi,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case with Foliate Decoration

An Edwardian sterling silver curved card case, Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham, 1905, of typical form, the cartouche to the front engraved with initials in compendium, otherwise engraved all over with stylized foliate decoration, total weight 36g, length 8.5…

A sterling silver card case, Deakin and Francis, Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver Card Case, Deakin and Francis, Birmingham 1905

A sterling silver card case, Deakin and Francis, Birmingham, 1905, Wt 45 grams

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1922,…

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1922

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1922, D&F, of rectangular form with canted corners, decorated with plain central medallion set in an engine turned ground, length 10.5 cm

Silver card case with fitted leather interior and flower…

Flower Engraved Sterling Silver Card Case

Silver card case with fitted leather interior and flower engraving to front, hallmarked sterling silver, Birmingham, maker mark John Hardmann, circa early 20th century, approx 8 cm x 5 cm

A Victorian ladies visiting card case in tortoiseshell with…

Victorian Tortoiseshell Visiting Card Case

A Victorian ladies visiting card case in tortoiseshell with ivory band and silver catch. Height 10.5 cm. Width 8 cm

A Tiffany & Co. silver card case

Tiffany Silver Card Case

A Tiffany & Co. silver card case

Sterling silver & gold card case London 1839

1839 London Sterling Silver & Gold Card Case

Sterling silver & gold card case London 1839

Edwardian HM sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1901, makers…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case with Monogram, 1901

Edwardian HM sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1901, makers George Unite. Monogrammed, height 8 cm. Wt.43g