{"product_id":"birmingham-silver-calling-card-case-1904","title":"Birmingham Silver Calling Card Case, 1904","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham Silver Calling Card Case, 1904\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique silver Calling Card Case made in Birmingham, England in 1904.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the business cards we use today, calling cards played an important role in social etiquette in Britain from the late 19th to the early 20th century. They were a small gesture of courtesy when visiting someone’s home or paying respects, and a quiet social language through which one’s name and presence could be introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calling card case was therefore more than a simple holder. It was a personal accessory that reflected one’s taste and sense of refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis case bears Birmingham silver hallmarks dating to 1904, while the interior is gilded, creating a beautiful contrast between the soft sheen of silver and the warmth of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior features a dedicated panel for initials. Many antique calling card cases from the period were personalised with their owner’s initials, but this one remains unengraved, leaving the opportunity for its new owner to add their own and make it truly personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother distinctive detail is its low, elongated proportions, quite different from the standard dimensions of modern business cards. The unusual shape offers a glimpse into the form of calling cards used over a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not step away from the familiar proportions of today’s business cards and create a new calling card designed specifically for this case? With a little more space and a more considered format, it could bring a contemporary identity to an object rooted in a century-old tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small case that once carried someone’s name can now, with a new set of initials, carry your story instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・・・\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e𓉞 \u003cstrong\u003eT.C.C Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll vintage objects carry natural signs of use and traces of time accumulated over the years. This pair has received \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003ean initial polish using silver cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e, while its naturally developed patina has been carefully preserved rather than excessively removed. To preserve the beauty and longevity of the pieces, \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003efrequent or excessive use of silver cleaner is not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e When not in use, please \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003estore them away from prolonged exposure to air\u003c\/span\u003e. When needed, gently polish with a soft silver polishing cloth. \u003c!-- --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 535256df-03ff-40f3-a855-097e9154ddcd --\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e・・・\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.8cm x 4cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA\u0026amp;LL — Adie \u0026amp; Lovekin Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFully hallmarked for Birmingham, England, 1904\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSterling Silver \/ Gilded Interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver Weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e36g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e・・・\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T.C.C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58741132001664,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/5804\/4544\/files\/MJXX8153copy.jpg?v=1787235200","url":"https:\/\/thecuriocabinet.co.uk\/en-kr\/products\/birmingham-silver-calling-card-case-1904","provider":"T.C.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}