Lot 566
  • 566

Three erotic silver cigarette cases with full-length nudes, early 20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, enamel
  • height of tallest 3 1/2 in.
  • 8.9 cm
one with girl next to a waterfall, German, 800 standard; one with bather entering a pool, blue stone thumbpiece, marked M monogram, 935 incuse; and one with nude and foiled ball over engine-turned ground, maker's mark WP, crown in circle, and 935 incuse

Condition

first with roughly scratched name below scene, some small scratches; second nice quality box and good condition, third good condition
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