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Antique Silver Enamel & Gold Franco-british Exhibition Cigarette Vesta Case 1908
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Antique Silver Enamel & Gold Franco-british Exhibition Cigarette Vesta Case 1908

1900 - 1920
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A rare antique solid sterling silver, gold and enamel combination cigarette and vesta case. It is hallmarked with the 900 standard mark and the maker's mark SH. It dates to c1908. It has been superbly designed being decorated with the enamelled logo for The Franco-British Exhibition (1908) which ran from May 14 to October 31 in White City (Shepherd's Bush), London, this enormous fair celebrated the growing friendship and cultural exchange established by the Entente Cordiale. The catches are gold, the main catch has been set with a blue stone. It is in very good condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The enamel is free from cracks and repairs. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (8.8cm) across by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) wide by 0.5 inch (1cm) deep externally and weighs 128 grams. A very high quality rare example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Edwardian Silver Cigarette Case to the Edwardian era.

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A rare antique solid sterling silver, gold and enamel combination cigarette and vesta case. It is hallmarked with the 900 standard mark and the maker's mark SH. It dates to c1908. It has been superbly designed being decorated with the enamelled logo for The Franco-British Exhibition (1908) which ran from May 14 to October 31 in White City (Shepherd's Bush), London, this enormous fair celebrated the growing friendship and cultural exchange established by the Entente Cordiale. The catches are gold, the main catch has been set with a blue stone. It is in very good condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The enamel is free from cracks and repairs. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (8.8cm) across by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) wide by 0.5 inch (1cm) deep externally and weighs 128 grams. A very high quality rare example.

Antiques over 100 years old are Tariff Free to the States.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Edwardian Silver Cigarette Case to the Edwardian era.

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A rectangular silver cigarette case featuring a central enamel emblem depicting British and French flags with Entente Cordiale lettering and a gold thumbpiece.
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Archive I A rectangular silver cigarette case featuring a central enamel emblem depicting British and French flags with Entente Cordiale lettering and a gold thumbpiece.

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A rectangular silver cigarette case featuring a central enamel emblem depicting British and French flags with Entente Cordiale lettering and a gold thumbpiece.
ANTIQUE SILVER ENAMEL & GOLD FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION CIGARETTE VESTA CASE 1908
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A rectangular silver cigarette case featuring a central enamel emblem depicting British and French flags with Entente Cordiale lettering and a gold thumbpiece.
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An Edwardian cigarette case is a portable container crafted during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910), designed to hold cigarettes, matches, or calling cards, often embellished with enamel or precious metals.

These items were primarily constructed from sterling silver or nickel silver, frequently decorated with vitreous enamel, gold fittings, and gemstone thumbpieces.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmark stamps indicating silver purity, city of assay, and date letter, along with hand-applied vitreous enamel work.

Small antique cases function well as decorative display accents on bookshelf trays, desk organisers, or within curio cabinets alongside other vintage metalwork.

Clean silver gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and mild silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals on enamelled surfaces or gemstone cabochons.
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