Antique French Art Deco Black Enamelled Silver Cigarette Case C1920
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19015637 | Product: Cigarette/ Vesta Cases |
| Pattern: Enamelled | Style: Art Deco |
| Composition: Solid Silver | Age: 1900-1940 |
| Brand: F M |
This is a really nice quality, French, black enamelled, solid silver cigarette case.
The case is enamelled all over in shiny black, and the interior is brightly gilded. There is a very striking monogram, EMM, in marcasite, in the top corner of the front. The case is marked inside with a boar, which is the small guarantee mark introduced in 1838, for French silver of 800 standard. There is also a maker's mark inside a diamond, which is PM, with a five point star below,... and a symbol above which I cannot identify. I have been unable to trace this silversmith.
From the style I would date the case to the early 20th century, c1920.
Excellent antique condition, with just very minor scratching to the enamelled exterior and more significant scratching to the brightly gilded interior. The hinge operates perfectly and the clasp closes the case securely. The hallmarks are clear. The elastics are present.
The case weighs 69 g and is 81 mm x 56 mm.
All in all, a very nice quality, and stylish antique French silver cigarette case.
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