William IV Silver Double-Sided Castle-Top Card Case Abbotsford & Newstead Abbey

A good William IV silver double-sided castle-top Card Case of rectangular form, both sides chased and embossed with foliate scrolls above and below high relief scenes depicting Abbotsford House and Newstead Abbey. Hinged lid and engraved presentation initials to lid and one side.

By Taylor & Perry, Birmingham, 1836.

Possibly inspired by the novel - "Abbotsford & Newstead Abbey" by Washington Irving, published in 1836 (the date of the Card Case).

Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey is a classic American adventure story by Washington Irving. Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820). His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith and Muhammad, and several histories of 15th-century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra.Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Islamic prophet Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th century Spain that deal with subjects such as Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors.

£800.00