Lot 170
  • 170

1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition: An American Silver, Enamel and Nephrite Cigarette Case, Tiffany & Co., New York, design attributed to John T. Curran, circa 1893

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on flange and numbered 67083353 and with the 1893 Columbian Expositiion mark
  • Enamel, Jade, Silver
  • width 3 1/4 in.
  • 8.3cm
square and of curved outline to fit the pocket, the front and back inset with four drop-shaped panels of nephrite surrounded by cartouches of matte multicolor enamels, interspersed with enameled forget-me-nots, all on a ground of etched scrolled strapwork, also applied with monogram FAC

Condition

Enamel touched up at edges
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