TWO CIGARETTE CASES, HERMES AND PETOCHI vers 1950

The one with lozange design, the thumb piece embellished with synthetic sapphires, signed Hermès and numbered 73722, French maker's and assay marks; the other decorated with wood on both side, signed and cased Petochi (3).

Hermes Paris case: numbered 73722 and 10847, measuring approximately 76mm x 55mm x 16mm, stamped 750, yellow gold, weighing approx. 95.50g. Minor wear consistent with age. Very good condition. Sapphires not tested for origin. Petochi cigarette case: signed G. Petochi, stamped 750, measuring approximately 86mm x 60mm x 13mm, weighing approx. 95g. Very minor wear to polished gold sections. Very good condition, case not fitted.
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