Victorian 925 silver card case by George Unite & Sons, 1880

£990.00

A Victorian sterling silver card case by George Unite & Sons, Birmingham, 1880. The obverse is decorated with a bird in flight above a pond with canes, alongside bamboo motifs and a triangular pyramidal design. The reverse shows two birds perched on sakura blossoms within a rectangular frame. Fully hallmarked.

Dimensions -

  • Length: 10 cm

  • Width: 7.2 cm

  • Depth: 1 cm

  • Weight: 104 grams

Specifications -

  • Maker: George Unite & Sons

  • Origin: Birmingham, England

  • Date: 1880

  • Material: Sterling silver (925)

  • Decoration: Japanese Aesthetic Movement motifs – birds, pond, bamboo, sakura blossoms, and geometric designs

  • Hallmarks: Full Birmingham sterling silver marks with date letter for 1880

Condition -

  • Good overall condition, pre-owned

  • Age-related surface wear throughout

  • Interior with wear and tear consistent with age

A Victorian sterling silver card case by George Unite & Sons, Birmingham, 1880. The obverse is decorated with a bird in flight above a pond with canes, alongside bamboo motifs and a triangular pyramidal design. The reverse shows two birds perched on sakura blossoms within a rectangular frame. Fully hallmarked.

Dimensions -

  • Length: 10 cm

  • Width: 7.2 cm

  • Depth: 1 cm

  • Weight: 104 grams

Specifications -

  • Maker: George Unite & Sons

  • Origin: Birmingham, England

  • Date: 1880

  • Material: Sterling silver (925)

  • Decoration: Japanese Aesthetic Movement motifs – birds, pond, bamboo, sakura blossoms, and geometric designs

  • Hallmarks: Full Birmingham sterling silver marks with date letter for 1880

Condition -

  • Good overall condition, pre-owned

  • Age-related surface wear throughout

  • Interior with wear and tear consistent with age