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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Antique silver card case, with leather lining, 9.5 cm x 7 cm…

Antique Silver Card Case with Leather Lining

Antique silver card case, with leather lining, 9.5 cm x 7 cm approx., total weight 76g approx.

Victorian mother of pearl and silver card case, dimensions 11…

Victorian Mother of Pearl and Silver Card Case with Losses

Victorian mother of pearl and silver card case, dimensions 11 cm x 8 cm, loss to panels

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case, hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case with Orientalist Engravings

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham 1881, maker Colen Hewer, Cheshire. Engraved orientalist bird & foliage scenes. Dents. Length 10 cm. Wt. 95g

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1927, makers…

George V Silver Card Case by Deykin & Harrison (1927)

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1927, makers Deykin and Harrison, height 6 cm, weight 28grams approx.

A sterling silver card case, monogrammed LMR, with foliate…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Card Case with Foliate Engraving

A sterling silver card case, monogrammed LMR, with foliate engraving all-over. Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900. Weight all in 91g

George V sterling silver card case Chester 1912, maker's mark…

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, Chester 1912

George V sterling silver card case Chester 1912, maker's mark rubbed, monogrammed, length 8 cm; weight 30grams.

Victorian tortoiseshell calling card case with inlaid silver…

Victorian Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Card Case

Victorian tortoiseshell calling card case with inlaid silver panel

Sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham1908

Birmingham 1908 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Card Case

Sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham1908

Sterling silver open ended card case, with engraved body and…

Engraved Sterling Silver Card Case with Ring, 1911 Birmingham

Sterling silver open ended card case, with engraved body and attached ring. Birmingham 1911

A sterling silver card case together with note holder,…

Sterling Silver Card Case and Note Holder Set

A sterling silver card case together with note holder, Birmingham 1923 & Chester 1901 (2) 66 grm

Vintage boxed Siam silver card case, traditional niello figure…

Siam Silver Card Case with Niello Decoration in Box

Vintage boxed Siam silver card case, traditional niello figure decoration to lid, gilt washed interior, tested as Siam silver, in original fitted box marked 'School of Arts & Crafts-Bangkok, Siam.' Length 8 cm approx, weight 84 grams

Silver card case with wings to top, stamped 800, 89grams approx

800 Silver Winged Card Case - 89g

Silver card case with wings to top, stamped 800, 89grams approx

Art Deco German silver card case, stamped 800, 118grams

German Art Deco Silver Card Case - 800 Stamped

Art Deco German silver card case, stamped 800, 118grams

Antique mother of pearl & silver card case, as inspected

Antique Mother of Pearl Silver Card Case

Antique mother of pearl & silver card case, as inspected

European silver card case stamped 800, 60 grams

800 Silver Card Case, 60g

European silver card case stamped 800, 60 grams

An Australian silver card case, rectangular, curved for the…

Australian Silver Card Case with Engraved Dedication

An Australian silver card case, rectangular, curved for the pocket and with engraved dedocation 'H.B.Jones 21/3/25, 107 Pitt St'; Prouds, Sydney 1924. 8 x 4.5 cm

A sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1869

Birmingham 1869 Sterling Silver Card Case

A sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1869

A sterling silver card case, H Quibell & Son, Birmingham, 1926,…

A sterling silver card case, H Quibell & Son, Birmingham, 1926, Wt 42 grams

A 1920s sterling silver visiting card case of convex shape with…

1920s Sterling Silver Convex Card Case

A 1920s sterling silver visiting card case of convex shape with triangular engine turned pip pattern. Length 8 cm

Silver card case with wings to top, stamped 800, 89grams approx

800 Silver Winged Card Case - 89g

Silver card case with wings to top, stamped 800, 89grams approx

George V small silver card case Birmingham 1930

George V Silver Card Case (Birmingham, 1930)

George V small silver card case Birmingham 1930

Sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1923

Birmingham 1923 Sterling Silver Card Case

Sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1923

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1932, monogrammed,…

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1932

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1932, monogrammed, gilt washed interior, length 6 cm; weight 38grams.

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1913, maker's…

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1913

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1913, maker's mark rubbed, monogrammed, length 8.5 cm weight 48grams.

An Edwardian silver calling card case, engraved scrolled…

Edwardian Silver Calling Card Case with Foliate Decoration

An Edwardian silver calling card case, engraved scrolled foliate decoration; Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1912. Weight 47.6g.

A sterling silver card case, nicely engraved with geometrical…

Engraved Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1869

A sterling silver card case, nicely engraved with geometrical pattern, central shield engraved Eke, Birmingham 1869. Weight 50g.

A sterling silver card case, gilded interior, Birmingham 1942.…

Birmingham 1942 Sterling Silver Gilded Card Case

A sterling silver card case, gilded interior, Birmingham 1942. Weight 69.3g

A sterling silver card case, E. J Houlston, Birmingham, 1928…

1928 Sterling Silver Engine Turned Card Case by E.J. Houlston

A sterling silver card case, E. J Houlston, Birmingham, 1928 engine turned pattern Wt 109 grams 8.5 x 8 x 1 cm

A sterling silver combination card case & aide-memoir,…

Sterling Silver Card Case with Ivory Memo Sheet

A sterling silver combination card case & aide-memoir, Birmingham (rubbed hallmark), with ivory note sheet

A Tiffany & Co sterling silver card case, stamped 'Tiffany & Co…

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Card Case, 56g

A Tiffany & Co sterling silver card case, stamped 'Tiffany & Co 925' to reverse, 9 x 5 cm, 56g

A collection of silver plate frames, card cases & pill boxes

Silver Plate Collection: Frames, Cases & Boxes

A collection of silver plate frames, card cases & pill boxes

An Edwardian silver card case, Birmingham 1903.

Edwardian Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1903

An Edwardian silver card case, Birmingham 1903.

A small late Victorian silver card case, shaped for the hip.…

Victorian Silver Hip Card Case, Chester 1900

A small late Victorian silver card case, shaped for the hip. Chester 1900. Length 8 cm

Victorian mother of pearl calling card case traditional design,…

Victorian Mother of Pearl Calling Card Case with Inlaid Silver

Victorian mother of pearl calling card case traditional design, the front with inlaid silver lozenge shape panel

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1912, maker E.J.…

George V Silver Card Case, 1912

George V sterling silver card case Birmingham 1912, maker E.J. Houlston, height 9.5 cm; weight 60grams

Edward VII Sterling silver card case hallmarked Sheffield 1905,…

Edward VII Silver Card Case, Sheffield 1905

Edward VII Sterling silver card case hallmarked Sheffield 1905, maker: Walker & Hall, 40 grams approx

A sterling silver card case, monogrammed J.Mc.W, Deakin &…

Monogrammed Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1904

A sterling silver card case, monogrammed J.Mc.W, Deakin & Francis Ltd Birmingham, 1904. Weight 43.7grams. Dents.

A sterling silver card case, inscribed 'JetAir'. Weight 65.…

Engraved JetAir Silver Card Case - 65.1g

A sterling silver card case, inscribed 'JetAir'. Weight 65.1grams.

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

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, 1912

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1912, S & C, of rectangular curved form, total weight 42gm, length 8.2 cm

Sterling silver compact/card case

Silver Compact/Card Case

Sterling silver compact/card case

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1923,…

George V Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1923

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1923, W. M Co, of oblong curved form with a hinged top cover, monogrammed to front, with gilt wash interior, length 8.5 cm, total weight 40gm

A silver card case, similar to above. Birmingham 1914 by…

Birmingham 1914 Silver Card Case by Charles S. Green & Co

A silver card case, similar to above. Birmingham 1914 by Charles S. Green & Co. Ltd

An Edwardian silver card case of rectangular form, raised…

Edwardian Silver Scroll Card Case

An Edwardian silver card case of rectangular form, raised scroll decorated border to the plain body, hinged lid. Birmingham 1903 by Charles S. Green & Co. Ltd. 8.4 cm x 4.7 cm

Continental silver card case, 147g

Continental Silver Card Case - 147g

Continental silver card case, 147g

Sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham 1908

Birmingham 1908 Sterling Silver Card Case

Sterling silver card case, hallmarked Birmingham 1908

HMS silver card case with engraved decoration and Masonic…

Engraved Masonic Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1901

HMS silver card case with engraved decoration and Masonic symbol, hallmarked Birmingham 1901, 8 x 5 cm

HMS silver card case with engine turned and engraved decoration…

HMS Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1899

HMS silver card case with engine turned and engraved decoration initialed A.R., hallmarked Birmingham 1899, 4.8 x 8 cm

Sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1901

Birmingham 1901 Sterling Silver Card Case

Sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1901

George V sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1915,…

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, 1915

George V sterling silver card case hallmarked Birmingham 1915, maker: Smith & Bartlam, approximate total weight 55 grams slight indentations

Victorian inlaid silver tortoiseshell card case monogrammed to…

Victorian Silver Inlaid Tortoiseshell Card Case

Victorian inlaid silver tortoiseshell card case monogrammed to lid, lined interior, height 11 cm

Antique hallmarked sterling silver, card case, Chester 1901-2…

Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, Chester 1901-2

Antique hallmarked sterling silver, card case, Chester 1901-2 WN, approx 60gms

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

George V Sterling Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1925

George V sterling silver card case, hallmarked, Birmingham, 1925, G.E.T of curved rectangular form, total weight 43gm, length 8 cm

A sterling silver card case, Chester 1901, engraved with the…

Engraved Sterling Silver Card Case, Chester 1901

A sterling silver card case, Chester 1901, engraved with the initials, EROJ

Continental silver card case with classical engraved decoration,…

Classical Engraved Continental Silver Card Case

Continental silver card case with classical engraved decoration, stamped 'Coin', approx 9.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide

Victorian tortoiseshell calling card case, the lid inlaid with…

Victorian Tortoiseshell Card Case with Silver Inlay

Victorian tortoiseshell calling card case, the lid inlaid with a silver shield

An early 20th century silver chatelaine card case, plain…

Silver Chatelaine Card Case, Birmingham 1913

An early 20th century silver chatelaine card case, plain rectangular form, the flip-top with curved rolled lip. Birmingham 1913 by Williams Ltd.

Victorian ivory card case with silver inlay

Victorian Ivory and Silver Card Case

Victorian ivory card case with silver inlay

Victorian sterling silver flip top calling card case by Samson…

Victorian sterling silver flip top calling card case by Samson Mordan & Co, engraved initials to the front, London 1897

George III mother of pearl handled sterling silver bladed fruit…

George III mother of pearl handled sterling silver bladed fruit knife in original red Morocco case, London 1797, together with a small sterling silver card case with engraved initials

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

Victorian sterling silver diary / card case hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Diary/Card Case, Birmingham 1879

Victorian sterling silver diary / card case hallmarked Birmingham 1879 (Frederick Marson), 10 cm x 7.4 cm, 95 grams (total), as inspected

A Tiffany & Co. silver card case

Tiffany Silver Card Case

A Tiffany & Co. silver card case

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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'.

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

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.

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