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Functional object - Silver Calling Card Case, Adie Brothers Ltd, 1775

  • A small rectangular silver case for calling cards.

    A1574 (front)

  • A small rectangular silver case for calling cards.

    A1574 (back)

  • A small rectangular silver case for calling cards.

    A1574 (front open)

  • A1574 (top)

  • A small rectangular silver case for calling cards.
  • A small rectangular silver case for calling cards.
  • A small rectangular silver case for calling cards.

Historical information

Calling Card Cases were used by the aristocracy in 18th Century Europe as it was requirement in genteel society to leave a calling card when visiting a household.

According to the Hallmarks on the case it was made in 1774 by the Adie Brothers Ltd. in Birmingham, England.

Significance

The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.

Physical description

A silver rectangular case that features an angled hinged lid.

Inscriptions & markings

LID:
Lion symbol / B (Hallmarks)

LIP:
A BROS LTD/ Anchor symbol / Lion symbol / B (Hallmarks)

CASE BACK:
A1574

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