Delicate old silver-plated dance card, adorned on both sides with rich embossed decoration representing the Eiffel Tower, a timeless emblem of Paris, framed by finely worked scrolling and ribbons.
During the Belle Époque and the very beginning of the 20th century, these notebooks accompanied elegant evenings and balls, allowing the order of dances to be noted. They were carried by hand or suspended from a chatelaine, true accessories of grace and worldliness.
The interior retains its original leaves. The first page is dated 1948: this date does not correspond to the manufacture of the notebook, which dates from the late 19th or early 20th century, but testifies to its subsequent reuse, adding an emotional dimension to its history. This object has passed through time, continuing its life far beyond its creation era.
The soft patina of the silver plating highlights its authenticity and history, without altering the readability or the finesse of the decoration.
This type of notebook was used to note dances at balls and society evenings, and was carried by hand or suspended from a chatelaine.
Dimensions: 9.5 × 5.5 cm
Weight: 31 g
Condition:
– silver plating nicely patinated by time
– suspension ring missing
– pencil present but not guaranteed original
A rare and evocative collector's item, ideal for a Belle Époque display case, a collection of Paris souvenirs, or for lovers of objects full of soul and history.
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