1906 Birmingham sterling silver hallmarked plain curved combination carte de visite and stamp case, complete with built in external insert postage stamp compartment which also holds the mechanism to open the card case, by Smith & Bartlam. Specifically, designed curved format to easily fit into a pocket. Engraved initials 'Jgc' a fine desirable item. Provenance: Ex John Murr collection. 8 x 4.5 x 8 cm