Elegant Antique American Sterling Silver Calling Card Case, Curved Shape, Guilloche Empire Revival the star and diamond represent

the star and diamond represent the heavens

This one is sealed into the old original wood and gesso appliqué frame

The box is mostly in richly burled veneers with kingwood & brass strip inlays and ebonized outer framing with brass edging

All three pieces in wonderful condition

what a lovely accent if you happen to be fortunate enough to have a Sheraton desk or writing table

Elegant Antique American Sterling Silver Calling Card Case, Curved Shape, Guilloche Empire Revival the star and diamond representElegant antique American hallmarked sterling silver calling card case with unique curved shape, guilloche style machined or engraved decoration and ornate interlaced monogram, likely "AGK". The silversmith mark is on the inside lip and appears to be either for Watrous Manufacturing Co. or, perhaps, Webster Company though likely the former. Watrous Mfg. Co. was based in Wallingford, Connecticut from 1896, this piece likely dates to the early 1900s. A