Description:
An exceptional, authentic Edwardian luxury ladies' calling card case / pocket card wallet, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1911.

This elegant piece features a fine leather exterior adorned with a solid sterling silver front cartouche. The interior is beautiful and complex, featuring a dark leather base transitioning into a multi-pocketed green cloth divider system trimmed with matching leather headers—specifically designed to hold paper calling cards crisp and separate.

Hallmarks & Maker:
The sterling silver cartouche bears a full set of clear British import hallmarks:

• 925 inside an oval (Sterling Silver fineness mark)
• Triangle inside an oval (The official Birmingham Assay Office import stamp)
• Lowercase 'm' inside a square shield (Dating the piece precisely to 1911)
• Importer/Sponsor Mark: D & [Letter] (Likely the prominent Edwardian luxury importers Dimier & Adolph or D & M Davis).

Condition:

• Mechanism: Excellent. The spring-loaded opening and closing mechanism operates perfectly and still snaps shut with a crisp, firm, like-new click.
• Interior: The structural pockets are entirely intact. The green fabric shows some light, honest age-related dusting/soiling consistent with its 115-year history, but no major tears.
• Exterior: The leather and silver cartouche show a beautiful, authentic vintage patina. (Please see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition).
• "The sterling silver front cartouche features a beautifully executed, original Edwardian hand-engraved monogram in an intricate script, reading 'HC'

Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 10 cm