Opulent Antique Tortoise Shell Cigar Case - Gold Pique Inlay

Name: Opulent Antique Tortoise Shell Cigar Case - Gold Pique Inlay
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA865237
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

An absolute stunner of a Victorian English cigar case dating to around 1880.

I have held up against the light of the window in the photograph to highlight the stunning piece of shell that was used to make this exquisite case.

There is an ornate gold pique inlaid cartouche to the centre, vacant so could be engraved if desired. There is a thick border inlay around the front of the case and also a very fine gold inlay which is hard to detect in the photograph.

The catch and hinges are gilded, the hinges engraved, a true sign of quality.

The case is in exquisite condition with a tiny discoloration to a small piece of the inlay close to the catch, no loss but mentioned for accuracy.

5 1/2" x 2 1/2" closed.

Item ID: 31108A

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Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

6.4cm (2.52")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA865237

Dealers Internal Reference

31108A

Dealers Notes

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Description

An absolute stunner of a Victorian English cigar case dating to around 1880.

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I have held up against the light of the window in the photograph to highlight the stunning piece of shell that was used to make this exquisite case.

Puckerings

fig 1. Opulent Antique Tortoise Shell Cigar Case - Gold Pique Inlay

There is an ornate gold pique inlaid cartouche to the centre, vacant so could be engraved if desired. There is a thick border inlay around the front of the case and also a very fine gold inlay which is hard to detect in the photograph.