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English Sterling Silver Calling Card Case – Sampson Mordan & Co – Early 20th Century - An English sterling silver calling card case made by the renowned silversmith Sampson Mordan & Co. The slightly curved rectangular body is decorated with fine engine-turned guilloché engraving. A vacant circular cartouche appears at the centre of the front cover. Fitted with a hinged lid, opening mechanism and an apparently original carrying chain with a large finger ring. Hallmarked S.M & Co, with the lion passant sterling mark, London assay mark and date letter u. Probably London, early 20th century. Dimensions: 10.5×6.7 cm. Total weight: 95 g. Used condition consistent with age, including wear, scratches, minor dents and slight deformation along the edges. The chain appears detached at one end. Please examine the photographs for condition.