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Rare Turkish Eastern Solid Silver Cigarette Case C1920 Antique 148g
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Rare Turkish Eastern Solid Silver Cigarette Case C1920 Antique 148g

1900 - 1920
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A pretty Turkish ? antique solid sterling silver cigarette case. It is hallmarked with silver marks and tests as 840 standard. I would date it to c1920. It has been superbly designed being engraved with birds to one side and figures to the other. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 4.25 inches (10.8cm) across by 3.25 inches (8.2cm) wide and weighs 148 grams. A very high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Turkish Silver Cigarette Case to the 1920s.

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A pretty Turkish ? antique solid sterling silver cigarette case. It is hallmarked with silver marks and tests as 840 standard. I would date it to c1920. It has been superbly designed being engraved with birds to one side and figures to the other. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures approx. 4.25 inches (10.8cm) across by 3.25 inches (8.2cm) wide and weighs 148 grams. A very high quality example.

Antiques over 100 years old shipped to the USA are now Tariff Free as of 25th July 2026.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Turkish Silver Cigarette Case to the 1920s.

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SA1228389
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362/120/00
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A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border.
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Archive I A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border.

RARE TURKISH EASTERN SOLID SILVER CIGARETTE CASE c1920 ANTIQUE 148g

Archive II A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border. View II
Archive III A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border. View VII
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A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border.
RARE TURKISH EASTERN SOLID SILVER CIGARETTE CASE c1920 ANTIQUE 148g
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A rectangular solid silver cigarette case featuring hand-chased relief work depicting birds and floral motifs surrounded by a decorative border.
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Pocket cigarette cases became popular personal accessories in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, crafted from silver with detailed engraved or chased designs reflecting regional metalworking traditions.

These items were typically constructed from solid silver or high-purity silver alloys, utilizing techniques such as repousse hammering, chasing, and engraving to achieve detailed surface relief.

Authentic pieces usually feature hallmark stamps or purity touchmarks indicating silver fineness, alongside precise hand-chased ornamentation and period-appropriate hinge mechanisms.

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Clean silver gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could strip the natural oxidisation from low-relief chased areas.
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