Antique Calling Card Case, Necessaire, Tortoise Shell, Ivory & French Sterling Silver, Victorian Tortoiseshell
The opulent beauty of French sterling silver against the mottled dark chocolate to cognac coloration of the old shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case and 'necessaire' combo etui. Actually the Victorian era forerunner to today's iPhone or Blackberry, the case would have housed calling cards, and has an ivory wafer fitted with its own stylus for note-taking, contacts and itinerary at a glance. Sure, we've come a long way, Baby, but in their time, these were a vital item for anyone of the leisure and titled class. A nice large-sized one, you'll be able to use this for your own modern business cards, or a credit card and bit of cash if you wish to use it as an 'after hours' or evening bag of sorts. These are perfect conversation starters at those often boring business after-hours events, the meet- and-greet type which can sometimes pose daunting socially, and yet are so important both for anchoring clients and customers, and for making an impression. Or perha