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Beautifil Eastern Solid Silver Cigarette Case C1920-40 Bird Antique 173g
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Beautifil Eastern Solid Silver Cigarette Case C1920-40 Bird Antique 173g

1920 - 1940
Sold 4 December 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful solid silver Eastern cigarette case. It is hallmarked with Persian silver marks and tests as 840 grade silver. I would date it to c1920-1940. It has been beautifully hand made being engraved and chased with a mosque and birds. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It is sprung so automatically closes. It measures 4.75 inches (12cm) long by 3.25 inches (8.1cm) wide and weighs 173 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cigarette Case to the 1940s.

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A beautiful solid silver Eastern cigarette case. It is hallmarked with Persian silver marks and tests as 840 grade silver. I would date it to c1920-1940. It has been beautifully hand made being engraved and chased with a mosque and birds. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It is sprung so automatically closes. It measures 4.75 inches (12cm) long by 3.25 inches (8.1cm) wide and weighs 173 grams. A superbly designed beautiful example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cigarette Case to the 1940s.

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An angled close-up of a rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring intricate hand-engraved bird and architectural motifs.
BEAUTIFIL EASTERN SOLID SILVER CIGARETTE CASE c1920-40 BIRD ANTIQUE 173g
Ref: SA1107068
An angled close-up of a rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring intricate hand-engraved bird and architectural motifs.
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  • ObjectCigarette Cases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleOrientalist
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-engraved birds, Architectural scenery, Floral scrollwork border, Chased background pattern

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These pieces typically feature hand-chased or engraved regional motifs reflecting traditional craftsmanship from Middle Eastern or Asian silversmiths.

They were generally crafted from solid silver or high-grade alloys, often varying slightly from standard western sterling purities depending on the local guild regulations.

Authenticity is assessed through maker marks, testing the silver content, examining the hand-engraving techniques, and evaluating natural oxidisation patterns appropriate for the period.

It can be displayed flat on a coffee table or sideboard as a sculptural object, adding a touch of metallic texture and historical narrative to the space.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away fine hand-engraving, and store in a low-humidity environment.
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