NATHANIEL MILLS STERLING SILVER Card Case With Leather Case-1840

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NATHANIEL MILLS STERLING SILVER Card Case With Leather Case-1840:
$525.00

Thisis an English sterling silver card case by the highly collectible NathanielMills. Not only is this from a highquality silversmith, but it is also in its original leather case! This beautiful case is finely chased withleaf, floral, and scroll decorations. The central cartouche is exquisitely engravedwith ‘Emeline Casseday.’ When the lid isopened the front rim is marked with the lion passant, indicating the purity ofthe silver content at 0.925; the QueenVictoria I duty mark, which was used from 1838-1890; the maker’s mark forNathaniel Mills; the assay office mark for Birmingham; and the Birmingham datemark for 1840.

NathanielMills & Sons was a 19th century company of silversmiths inBirmingham, well known for producing high quality silver boxes. It was one of Britain’s most prestigiousmakers of ‘castle top’ boxes, which feature pictures of famous (or sometimesobscure) buildings or landmarks, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses ofParliament, and Windsor Castle. Althoughnot all were castles, many were hence the generic name. They were decorated by repousse (hammeredfrom behind to create a relief design) or by using a die stamp. When Nathaniel I died in 1840, he wassucceeded by his sons, Nathaniel II, William, and Thomas. It was under their direction the businessreally took off, and the firm’s most collectible boxes were produced duringthis period. William and Thomas designedmany of the pieces made after the death of their father. Nathaniel II, meanwhile, introduced severalnew techniques, such as engine turning, stamping, and casting and became knownfor successfully adapting them to this industry. William died in 1853 and with him the familytrade.

Thiscase is in excellent good condition forits age. There are no dents or cracks,just minor surface wear commensurate with use.The hinge is clean and tight, with the top closing and fitting properly. Both locking clasps on the case are in goodworking order.

Size

Height: 3 9/16

Width: 2 9/16 inches

Thickness: 1/4 inch

Weight: 1.98 troy ounces

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