Silver-Gilt Dance Card Holder, 1850, Set of 2

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Continental silver-gilt dance card holder / aide-mémoire, probably French or Austro-Hungarian, dating from the second half of the 19th century.

… Read more Continental silver-gilt dance card holder / aide-mémoire, probably French or Austro-Hungarian, dating from the second half of the 19th century.

Rectangular shaped piece with scalloped outline, richly decorated in relief and chased work with Rococo-inspired motifs and central oval reserves depicting cherubic and pastoral scenes in high relief. The reverse is similarly decorated and features a vacant cartouche intended for a monogram.

The interior retains its original pink silk lining, compartment for notes or cards, miniature notebook, and original retractable pencil.

Bearing small oval hallmarks corresponding to continental European silver marks.

In good overall antique condition, consistent with age and use.

An elegant and decorative object, typical of the refined ladies’ accessories used at aristocratic balls and social gatherings during the 19th century. This piece has an attribution mark,
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