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Title: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: michele19981cp on July 09, 2017, 10:36:59 PM

Good Evening,

What year was this made?
Is this from the United States or England?
Who is the maker or Silversmith or company?
What is the value?
Any other information?
There are no marks for the maker on the inside top.
Lakeside Scene on side. Intials on other.

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: KC on July 10, 2017, 11:36:53 AM

Hi!  Beautiful piece.

Can you please give the dimensions of the piece.  Any history/background you have on it.  What country you are in?

Are there any initials/marks in the design of the piece?

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: mart on July 10, 2017, 01:20:25 PM

AllI see is the MJB on front !!

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: michele19981cp on July 10, 2017, 06:48:36 PM

It is 2 1/16 by 3 1/8. Here is another picture so you can see the other side.

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: michele19981cp on July 10, 2017, 06:49:58 PM

I bought it at a yard sale so i do not know much about it.

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: KC on July 10, 2017, 08:24:11 PM

This style was used for card cases AND for vestas (match holders).

Are you sure it is silver?  Is it marked anywhere on it?   (The reason I ask is many of the later ones were made from metals that appeared to be silver.)

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: michele19981cp on July 10, 2017, 09:31:43 PM

There are no marking i can find so yes maybe it is made of metal.

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: KC on July 12, 2017, 11:34:58 AM

Here are a few ways to determine if your piece is silver:  http://www.wikihow.com/Test-Silver (http://www.wikihow.com/Test-Silver)

The key to any testing is an INCONSPICUOUS place!!!  Don't devalue an item to find out if it is silver or not. 

These pieces are collectible even if not silver.  Just may not bring as much money.  Chances are yours is from early to mid 1900's.  Many people still like to use them - almost a resurgence of popularity in them and great conversation starter.

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: Raven31557 on July 12, 2017, 12:34:58 PM

Quote from: KC on July 12, 2017, 11:34:58 AM

Here are a few ways to determine if your piece is silver:  http://www.wikihow.com/Test-Silver (http://www.wikihow.com/Test-Silver)

Great tips!!

Title: Re: 1800's Antique Silver calling card.
Post by: michele19981cp on July 15, 2017, 10:22:05 AM

I was able to find this on the lid. Can't tell what it says.