{"product_id":"vintage-italian-gilt-tooled-red-leather-card-or-cigarette-case-mid-20th-century","title":"Vintage Italian Gilt-Tooled Red Leather Card Case, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative vintage Italian leather case crafted in rich oxblood-red leather and embellished with intricate gilt tooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular outer cover is framed by delicate interlaced gilt borders and centered by two embossed teardrop-shaped medallions. Each medallion is deeply tooled with stylized botanical motifs and surrounded by finely applied gilt foliate ornament, creating a striking Renaissance Revival effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe asymmetrical angled edge of the outer cover accommodates a removable fitted leather sleeve or inner case, which is finished in matching burgundy leather with restrained gilt line decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior reveals the natural suede reverse of the leather, while the inner sleeve is clearly stamped:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e“MADE IN ITALY.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Italian leather cases such as this were produced for playing cards, cigarettes, calling cards, or other small personal effects. Without original contents, the exact intended use cannot be confirmed, though the form is particularly consistent with mid-century Italian card and cigarette cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely small example of traditional Italian leatherworking, equally appealing displayed on a desk, vanity, or within a collection of vintage leather accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031707689215,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/555A227F-C114-4F31-B8AA-B13E5108B144.png?v=1786995084","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-italian-gilt-tooled-red-leather-card-or-cigarette-case-mid-20th-century","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}