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The Edwin Banfield Collection of Card Cases All of the items below are from the Edwin Banfield Collection of card cases and are illustrated in his book "Visiting Cards and Cases". A copy of the book is available with any purchase for an additional £15. |
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Description: Windsor Castle Castle Top (figure 2.3 in the book) Hallmark: Birmingham 1904 by Crisford & Norris Dimensions: 99mm x 69mm Comments: An excellent example of an early 20thC card case, with the words "Royal Windsor" embossed in the sky. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2017 |
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Description: Gentleman's plain case (figure 2.7 in the book) Hallmark: Chester 1896 by Stokes & Ireland Dimensions: 79mm x 43mm Comments: A very good late Victorian case by a quality silversmithing partnership. The name of the original owner is engraved to the front - "Ashley Froude". Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2008 Payment options More item information |
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Description: Cased side opening card case (figure 2.8 in the book) Hallmark: Birmingham 1865 by Edward Smith Dimensions: 100mm x 71mm Comments: A beautifully engine turned card case within it's original presentation case. The interior is lined with purple watered silk (some stains). There are a few minor dings around the edges. The hallmarks are spread in "Birmingham box" style between the two halves. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2019 Payment options More item information |
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Description: Side opening with engraved Rococo decoration (figure 2.10 & 2.11 in the book) Hallmark: Chester 1896 by Colen Cheshire Dimensions: 93mm x 68mm Comments: A very attractive case with foliate engraving to both sides. The interior is lined with a blue silk. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2016 Payment options More item information |
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Description: Side opening; plain case in red outer case (figure 2.12 & 2.13 in the book) Hallmark: Birmingham 1902 by Deakin & Francis (Mappin & Webb retailer imprinted to case) Dimensions: 105mm x 73mm Comments: A large and heavy card case with sprung hinge. The interior is lined with a plush brown leather and retains a pencil and holders for coins. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2018 Payment options More item information |
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Description: Small Gentleman's pocket case (figure 2.14 in the book) Hallmark: Chester 1910 by Trevitt & Sons Dimensions: 80mm x 39mm Comments: Attractively engraved around a vacant diamond-shaped cartouche Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2015 |
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Description: Small Gentleman's pocket case (figure 2.15 in the book) Hallmark: Birmingham 1901 by Spurrier & Company Dimensions: 77mm x 39mm Comments: Embossed revival Rococo decoration around a vacant cartouche SOLD |
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Description: Gentleman's waist pocket case (figure 2.17 in the book) Hallmark: Birmingham 1926 by S Blanckensee &Sons Ltd. Dimensions: 81mm x 47mm Comments: Hinged box with engine turned decoration around a vacant cartouche Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2009 |
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Description: Lady's small envelope-shaped case with planished finish (figure 2.18 in the book) Hallmark: London 1910 by Sampson Mordan Dimensions: 83mm x 43mm Comments: A fine case by a top maker with a sprung hinge in first class working condition. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2010 Payment options More item information |
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Description: Gentleman's small open ended case (figure 2.19 in the book) Hallmark: Chester 1904 by William Neale Dimensions: 66mm x 50mm Comments: An interesting case with aperture for one's finger to push up a card. There is a beautifully engraved crest to one side with motto "Dieu Avec Nous" (God with us). Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2012 |
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Description: Gentleman's case with slide dispenser (figure 2.20 in the book) Hallmark: London 1913 by Henry Williamson Ltd. Dimensions: 83mm x 42mm Comments: This card case has a patented method of removing cards from the case, by sliding cards up one at a time using the finger grip and pushing open the cover. The spring mechanism however no longer works. An engraved cipher can be found under the grip. There are a few minor dings to the reverse side. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2013 |
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Description: Lady's case with chain and finger ring (figure 2. in the book) Hallmark: Birmingham 1919 by Henry Williamson Ltd. Dimensions: 80mm x 43mm Comments: An attractive engine turned case with a sprung hinge. The cards are held in place by a cloth band. The front is engraved "Vera" and in all probability is the name of the original owner. Price: SOLD Ref. No.: EB/2011 |