
Miniature playing cards, 1 complete and 2 incomplete sets. Sets contained in an embossed Victorian silver miniature playing card box fully hallmarked on body and on lid, for - Regd. 335974 - Samuel Jacob (floreat 1892-1910), London 1899 - and retailers Macmichael, 42 South Audley Street, London. This piece came from a high quality retailer, who provided goods to the Queen Victoria and to her royal household. Macmichael was known as and engraver, silversmith, jewelry maker. This business is thought to have been established in the 1840's by James Macmichael at 2, Pier Terrace, King's Road, Chelsea, London, and by 1867 they had removed to 207, King's Road, Chelsea and were described as Engravers and Heraldic Stationers. By 1876 they were located at 42, South Audley Street were they were listed as Stationer, Die Sinker, Engraver, Jeweler, Silversmith, Watch and Clock Maker, Dressing Bag Manufacturer to H.M. the Queen and Royal Family by Special Appointment. All edges gilt. Complete set with light blue geometricaland leaf backs and the others with standard red and blue decoration.