Calling Card Case - Austro Hungarian

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Overview

Ornate hinged metal case with clasp. Inside lid is gilded.

Historical information

A calling card case is a small container, typically made of metal or leather, used to hold and protect business cards or calling cards. Historically, these cases were essential accessories for socializing, especially during the Victorian era, where they served as a sign of status and sophistication. The visiting or calling card was an essential accessory to any proper Regency or Victorian lady or gentleman. And the cases in which they were carried were status-enhancing accessories too.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.169

Item type

Accessories

Identification Cards

Objects

Themes

People

Social History

Material

Metal

Weight

40 g

Inscriptions and markings

No markings

Contextual information

Austro Hungarian Jewelled Box - produced during the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (c. 1867–1918), these highly collectible pieces are renowned for their fine craftsmanship, blending elaborate metalwork, colorful enameling, and gemstones.

Keywords

Cards

Case

Trinket Box

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 18 June, 2026

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