Description: Gorgeous ladies sterling silver calling card case. From the gilded age when ladies paid social calls. There was a whole etiquette to leaving cards and afternoon visits. See below for summary of calling card nuances. The case has Aesthetic style decorations on front and, to lesser extent, back. The Whiting hallmark and word "sterling" are visible when the card top swings back to reveal contents. There is a short 6.75" chain handle for carrying. Condition: Excellent giftable condition. No monograms, inscriptions, or engravings. Hinged lid fits snugly and working as it should. No pings, dings, dents, bashes, flat spots, carbon spots, gauges, unusual scratches, or other mentionable issues. Recent thorough hand polish. Dimensions: 3-1/8" Tall x 2-5/8” Wide x 1/4” Deep. Silver weight: 48 grams Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description. The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.Calling card etiquette: There was a strict etiquette around the use of calling cards. You couldn’t just turn up to visit someone, you had to arrange it – and this is what the calling card was for. Either the mistress of the house or her servant would deliver the card to the home of the person she wished to visit, expressing her intent. The mistress of that house could then take her time to decide if she wished to allow the visit. If she did, she’d sent a card in return. If however, she wished to decline, she would either send her own calling card back in an envelope or not return one at all. Calling cards were to be used for a number of occasions. They could express your appreciation for a lovely dinner party, send your condolences, let your friends know you were leaving town for an extended trip, invite them to your latest party, indicate your offer of courtship or to simply say hello. This was particularly useful if you were a new lady in town – you would immediately make calls to the other local middle- and upper-class homes, to hand in your calling card. If you were lucky, the mistress of the house would immediately invite you in or instruct the servant to hand over one of her cards. However if no card was forthcoming, she was rejecting your friendship.
Price: 138.75 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-15T02:21:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Whiting Manufacturing Company
Pattern: Scroll, Branch
Composition: Sterling Silver
Type: Card Case/Purse
Style: Aesthetic
Age: c. 1880s
