Bidspirit auction | A Late Victorian Birmingham 925

A Late Victorian Birmingham 925 Silver Card Case and Wallet Combination - A late Victorian 925 silver card case and wallet combination, featuring a rectangular form decorated with engine-turned patterns and hand-engraved foliate scrolls to both exterior faces. The front cover includes a central vacant circular cartouche. The hinged case opens to reveal a tan leather interior with multiple pockets and a central loop holding a small 925 silver propelling pencil. The pencil is designed with a cylindrical body, a fluted grip, and a knurled terminal. Struck hallmark punches on the interior silver rim include a walking lion passant, an anchor symbol, a lowercase letter V in a pointed shield, and the initials W.V&S within a rectangular shield. The set is presented in its original leather-bound case, which features a pink silk lining to the lid and a deep red velvet base. No other maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.