Lot 68
  • 68

Four Continental silver and enamel erotic cigarette cases early 20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • enamel, silver
  • height of Russian case 3 7/8 in.
including one with Cyrillic mark and 84, two German, and one unmarked.  Together with an Alpaca example, mid 20th century; 5 pieces

Condition

Russian example with restorations to right side and upper left corner, clear coat over, many holes in back cover from removal of "scrapbook" appliqués; one German and unmarked examples also with slightly bubbled clear flux over, other two good condition
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