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ANTIQUE #SA1170764
antique victorian solid silver cigarette case with unusual opening mechanism birmingham 1886 - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE SILVER - DATED VICTORIAN
 
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Antique Victorian Solid Silver Cigarette Case With Unusual Opening Mechanism - Birmingham 1886

£650    $876    €749
We are delighted to offer this unique Victorian solid silver cigarette case made in Birmingham 1886 with an unidentified maker''s mark ''C.C''.
 
This cigarette case features a wonderfully embellished exterior of floral motifs throughout and a central cartouche with a period hand-engraved crest.
 
Its overall curvature is a wonderful touch, allowing for the case to sit flush against the thigh or rib cage, depending on whether it is stored in your trouser/blazer pocket.
 
A unique point of this case is the spring-loaded lid which opens three-quarters of the way, allowing for the cigarettes to be still held within whilst open. The mechanism remains smooth, strong and with a tight closure, a testament to its overall quality and craftsmanship.
 
The interior is silver gilt (gold on top of solid silver) which not only creates a lovely contrast to its exterior silver colour but adds a layer of protection to prevent the content held within from tarnishing the silver. There is a hand en...
Antique SA1170764 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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