{"product_id":"antique-shell-calling-card-wallet","title":"Antique Shell Calling Card Wallet","description":"\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Shell Calling Card Wallet, Ornate Brass Mounts, Crimson Accordion Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNatural oval shell \/ ornate cast brass hinge mounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\/ late 19th century \/ curated for the cabinet and dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA wholly singular object. The exterior is a natural oval shell, warm honey amber, cream and pale rose, its surface luminous with natural iridescence, fitted as a hinged calling card wallet with ornate cast brass mounts, worked in scrollwork and foliate detail at the hinge points. Open it, and the interior reveals something entirely unexpected: a full structure, multiple compartments folding out to receive calling cards, visiting cards. The hinge is fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt is one extraordinary thing.Approximate decade: 1870s–1900s (Victorian, likely French)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Shell calling card cases — particularly those with elaborate interior fittings — occupy a rare and beloved corner of the Victorian accessories market. Card cases were made of all kinds of materials including mother-of-pearl, abalone, tortoiseshell and silver. The combination of organic beauty, fine craft, and social function makes this one of the most layered objects in the collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHandle gently. Store flat, away from light and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56890421870923,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00834.jpg?v=1774563666","url":"https:\/\/www.latelieralba.com\/products\/antique-shell-calling-card-wallet","provider":"l’atelier Alba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}