Antique Card Case Sterling Silver England Nathaniel Mills 1871 Engraved (3712)

Description

Antique engraved sterling silver card case. Made in Birmingham, England, 1871. Possibly made by Nathaniel Mills.
Measures a little over 4 X 2 3/4 inches. Weighs 60 grams.
Rectangular shape with scalloped, curling sides. Hinged lid. The entire surface top and bottom is magnificently hand engraved: a central circle with space for a monogram (not used) surrounded by an inverted scallope border bright cut crescent moons and concentric rings. Around this is a mass of flowers and foliage - very beautifully done with incredibly fine detail. Borders are overlapping knots and curls with a slightly Celtic look. Quality of artistic design and technical mastery is superb.
Hallmark on inside lip : W (date mark); anchor (Birmingham); lion (for sterling); Queen Victorian looking left and maker's mark, worn on the left part, but clearly M on the right - possibly the mark of Nathaniel Mills.
Condition: There is a fine split, approx 1cm long, on the join on the side in front of the lid (see 'photos) - not noticeable unless you are looking for it. No dings/dents.
After writing my description, I had the following email: HiJust for your information, NM was registered in Birmingham between 1826 & 1857.So the maker of this card case can't be N Mills.The maker is most probabely F.M[Frederick Marson] who was registered in Birmingham between 1847 & 1896 and well known for making card case.
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