Accession Number

2022.006.015

Description

One rectangular silver card case, the case convex and with rounded edges, the front engraved “Berkeley Xmas 1896” in the hand of Margaret Joan Harvey (Mrs. Berkeley Holme-Sumner). The case bears four hallmarks indicating that it was made in London in 1896. The maker’s mark is indistinct.

Narrative

This card case was a gift from Margaret Joan Harvey (1871-1952) to her husband, Berkeley Holme-Sumner (1872-1943) during the first year of their marriage. They were married on February 12, 1896. She was a granddaughter of Robert and Joan Olive Dunsmuir.

History of Use

The donor of this card case is a great great grandson of Robert and Joan Olive Dunsmuir. It was used by his grandfather Berkeley Holme-Sumner and his descendants, including the donor, in England and Scotland, before being donated to The Castle Society in 2022.

Date

1896

Dimensions

4.8 x 0.5 x 9.5 cm

Material

Metal, silver

Technique

Tooled; Engraved

Country of Origin

England