Description

Containing Cards and Sterling Silver Whist Markers

From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Tortoiseshell Card Box by Henry Atkins. The Box made from solid tortoiseshell with rounded corners mounted with each suit of card to the top (clubs, hearts, spades and diamonds). The front of the box is finished with a small push button thumb tab for opening. The interior of the box contains two solid silver whist markers fitted behind sterling silver tabs and a pair of playing cards, the silver is hallmarked sterling by Henry Atkins of London and dated to the late 19th century 1894.

Atkin Brothers the Atkin Brothers was originally founded by Thomas Law a silversmith work worked out of Sheffield from approximately 1750 to 1775. He was one of the only two firms combining the trades of cutlers and general silversmiths. The business was continued by his sons John and William, and later by Joseph Law son of John. In 1824, the mark LL of Joseph Law, Jonn Oxley & Henry Atkin was entered and in 1829. Henry Atkin and John Oxley, trading as Atkin, Oxley & Co, succeeded to the original firm and then dissolved their partnership around 1840. Henry Atkin then continued to trade under Henry Atkin & Co at 32 Howard Street, Sheffield. He died in 1853, and his three sons Harry, Edward and Frank Atkin continued working as the Atkin Brothers in their Truro Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. The firm opened offices in London, managed by Harry Wright Atkin, and in 1925 became a limited liability company as Atkin Brothers (Silversmiths) Ltd

Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material.

Sterling Silver refers to the alloy of metal containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper or zinc. Sterling Silver objects are stamped with the 925 mark to confirm their authenticity.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces and are outside the UK you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 30 working days to arrive at our office. Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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