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Sterling Silver Enamel Hand Painted Chrysanthemum Flower Cigarette Case 1938
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Sterling Silver Enamel Hand Painted Chrysanthemum Flower Cigarette Case 1938

1920 - 1940
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A stunningly beautiful and rare solid sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1938 with the maker being Henry Clifford Davis. It has been beautifully made having a hand painted scene of Chrysanthemums to its front. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs, the gilding inside is perfect. The enamel is complete and free from chips repairs and cracks. It measures over 3.25 inches (8.7cm) by over 2.5 inches (6.6cm) wide and weighs 102 grams. A beautifully designed rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Enamel Cigarette Case to the 1930s.

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Description
A stunningly beautiful and rare solid sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1938 with the maker being Henry Clifford Davis. It has been beautifully made having a hand painted scene of Chrysanthemums to its front. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs, the gilding inside is perfect. The enamel is complete and free from chips repairs and cracks. It measures over 3.25 inches (8.7cm) by over 2.5 inches (6.6cm) wide and weighs 102 grams. A beautifully designed rare piece.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Enamel Cigarette Case to the 1930s.

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SA1228381
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386/243/80
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A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other.
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Archive I A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other.

STERLING SILVER ENAMEL HAND PAINTED CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER CIGARETTE CASE 1938

Archive II A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View II
Archive III A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View III
Archive IV A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View IV
Archive V A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View V
Archive VI A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View VI
Archive VII A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View VII
Archive VIII A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View VIII
Archive IX A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View IX
Archive X A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View X
Archive XI A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View XI
Archive XII A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View XII
Archive XIII A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other. View XIII
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A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other.
STERLING SILVER ENAMEL HAND PAINTED CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER CIGARETTE CASE 1938
Ref: SA1228381
A square sterling silver hinged cigarette case showing an engine-turned textured exterior on one side and a white enamelled panel with hand-painted yellow and pink chrysanthemums on the other.
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Popularised during the early twentieth century and reaching a stylistic peak during the Art Deco era, enamelled sterling silver cigarette cases functioned both as practical containers and status symbols. Craftsmen used techniques such as engine turning and hand-painted vitreous enamelling to produce intricate geometric and botanical decorations.

These cases were typically constructed from solid sterling silver with a hinged frame and a secure push-button catch. The exterior surfaces often feature engine-turned guilloche patterns cut into the metal, overlaid with layered vitreous enamel that was fired at high temperatures to create a durable, glossy finish.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarking stamped on the interior rim or inner covers, indicating the silver purity, assay office, date letter, and makers mark. In addition, hand-painted enamel work from this era displays fine brushwork and slight surface variations under magnification, contrasting with modern uniform printed reproductions.

While originally designed for personal use, these items are now commonly displayed flat or prop-mounted on desk surfaces, bedside tables, or inside glass display cabinets. They serve as functional holders for business cards, small keepsakes, or simply as decorative accent pieces alongside contemporary accessories.

Enamelled surfaces should be wiped gently with a soft microfibre cloth and kept free from abrasive chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths, which can crack the enamel layer. The un-enamelled silver areas may be polished using a dedicated silver cloth, taking care not to drag tarnish remover onto the painted panels.
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