Ca. 1835 Sterling Silver and Gold Wash Hinged Georgian Dance Card Case

Shaped to resemble a handbag, this case was an important part of a ladies’ attire during social occasions. The the spring loaded hinge in the gold wash interior would have held a dance card and small writing utensil to mark who was the next scion of society would have a chance to woo her on the dance floor. Marked along one side with the British hallmarks for Sterling Silver, Birmingham, a date stamp of 1835, STERLING, and B4263. The other side has the simple stamp STERLING. 80g Please see the pictures for details as the photos are considered part of the description.