Lot 214
  • 214

A Mexican vari-color gold cheroot case, Jose-Maria Martinez, Mexico City, assay master Cayetano Buitron, circa 1830

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked inside base
  • Gold,
  • height 2 5/8 in.
  • 6.7cm
upright oval form, chased with love altars surrounded by vari-colored floral swags on scale-work ground

Condition

release button has possibly been replaced, good condition
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