Lot 611 , Five assorted Victorian and later silver card cases, including two by George Unite, Birmingham, 1867 & 1881, largest 9.7cm.

Five assorted Victorian and later silver card cases, including two by George Unite, Birmingham, 1867 & 1881, largest 9.7cm.
Estimate £200-250

One of the Unite cases has a dent in three of the corners. There are also three small dings to the front of the case with the engraved monogram. Minor surface scratches and some wear to the decoration to the other Unite case. Large scroll engraved case has a large dent to two corners and a small dent to one of the other corners. Engraved initial to the front. Two dents to the back spine and there is a visible split to the other spine running down the seam. Smaller scroll engraved case has engraved initials. The remaining case has a dent to the lid, a small ding to the spine and minor surface scratches in general. All hallmarks are visible and clear except some minor rubbing to two sets of hallmarks.


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Sold for £280