A lovely antique silver calling card case / purse on a silver chain, most likely made to be attached to a lady's chatelaine. It is excellent quality with ornate engraved leaf decoration on the outside and shield shaped cartouche engraved "N.Prior". It has a clasp which then opens to a red lined interior complete with metal pencil, writing board and various silk lined pouches.
It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1906, Joseph Glaster and it weighs 118g.
Approximate Dimensions
Height : 3 1/4” (8 cm)
Width : 4 1/4” (11 cm)
Depth : 1/2” (12 mm)