Sterling Silver Victorian Card Case

An exquisite Victorian-era card case featuring intricate scrollwork engraving and a classic flip-top lid. Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1874, this piece bears the maker's mark 'RM' and the Queen Victoria duty mark. Historically used to hold calling cards—the Victorian equivalent of a business card—this piece served as both a practical accessory and a status symbol during formal social visits. A fine example of 19th-century British craftsmanship.