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Case, card

Description

Calling-card case, made of pebbles, Scottish, c. 1850

Museum reference

X.2023.88

Object name

Case, card

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1850

Materials

Pebble, Agate, Silver

Physical description

Rectangular narrow case with hinged lid, button release mechanism, made of pieces of different coloured polished stone.

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