Vintage Caledonia Tartan Mauchline-Style Card Case

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A tartan-decorated card case in the tradition of Mauchline ware, but likely produced in the second half of the 20th … Read more A tartan-decorated card case in the tradition of Mauchline ware, but likely produced in the second half of the 20th century, reflecting a revivalist interest in Scottish decorative history rather than Victorian manufacture. The case is wrapped in a crisp Caledonia plaid pattern rendered in vivid intersecting bands of red, green, yellow, and black, printed with high precision and sealed beneath a glossy clear finish. The form is slim, tapering slightly toward the bottom, with a lift-off lid that aligns cleanly along the seam. The interior is smoothly finished and shaped to hold modern business or calling cards.

While traditional Mauchline ware production ceased by the early 20th century, tartan-patterned souvenirs continued to be produced for the tourist market, often using similar visual vocabulary and pattern names. This example reflects those later iterations—faithful in appearance, functional in format, and appealing for collectors who appreciate Scottish tartan design beyond strictly Victorian material. The clarity of pattern, clean edging, and fresh lacquer suggest a later 20th-century interpretation rather than a 19th-century original.

Measurements: 2.75" w x 4.375" h x .375" d See less