A Victorian sterling silver card case, Birmingham 1855 by Edward Smith

Of shaped rectangular form with a hinged lid. The centre with asymmetrical C scroll cartouche engraved with twin crests of a pike’s head erased, as well a lion’s gamb charged with three billets in pale holding a battle-axe, otherwise with engine turned decoration edged with engraved foliate scrolls. Fully marked to the base flange, the lid unmarked.

Length – 9.7 cm / 3.75 inches

Weight – 63 grams / 2.03 ozt