Victorian Gold Beveled Edge Calling Card Sample Sheet 1880s Berlin Scrap Chromo

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Victorian Gold Beveled Edge Calling Card Sample Sheet 1880s Berlin Scrap Chromo:
$79.00

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Offered here is an original late-19th century Victorian calling card trade sample sheet featuring multiple gold beveled edge name card designs with chromolithograph “Berlin scrap” decorations. This is an authentic advertising and order display sheet used by stationers to showcase premium calling card styles and pricing options, circa 1875–1890.

The sheet displays several named styles including “Gold Leaf Victoria,” “Gold Clasp,” “Our Leader No. 1,” and “Fringe Chromo.” Each example features ornate Victorian imagery such as florals, romantic vignettes, and gilt accents.

A wonderful piece of Victorian advertising ephemera with strong display appeal and crossover interest in paper collectibles, scrap, social history, and graphic arts.

📋 Item Overview

• Original Victorian trade sample sheet (not reproduction)
• Features multiple gold beveled calling card styles
• Decorated with colorful chromolithograph scrap imagery
• Reverse side printed with detailed descriptions and pricing
• Circa 1875–1890
• Strong crossover appeal: Victorian ephemera, trade cards, advertising, stationery, scrap collectors
• Excellent display piece — visually striking with gold accents

📐 Dimensions

• Approximate overall size: Varies

🕰 Historical Context

During the Victorian era, personalized calling cards were an essential part of social etiquette and formal introduction. Premium examples featured gold leaf edging, embossed finishes, satin enamel stock, and imported chromolithograph scrap — exactly as illustrated here.

Trade sample sheets like this were used by printers and stationers to demonstrate available styles to customers. Because they were working retail pieces, far fewer survived compared to the individual calling cards themselves. Surviving examples today represent an important record of Victorian commercial printing and decorative arts.

📌 Condition

Central vertical fold crease as originally issued or from storage. Light edge and corner wear consistent with age. Mild toning present. No major tears or losses to the primary illustrated areas. The sheet remains complete, legible, and displays very well for a paper item over 140 years old. Please review photos carefully for exact condition details.

📦 Shipping

Perfectly packed, insured, and tracked via USPS.

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