Lot 567
  • 567

Three erotic silver cigarette cases with black and white figures, early 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, enamel
  • height of first 3 1/2 in.
  • 8.9 cm
the first showing a girl pulling up her lingerie, back monogrammed SP de la C, enamel signed Br in circle, matching maker's mark, German; the second with figure on an engine-turned ground, possibly after a statue, 900 standard; the last with representation of a nude statue also on engine-turned ground, Art Deco monogram on back, 935 standard

Condition

first with some minor scratches to enamel, attractively painted; second good condition, third with scratches to silver and enamel, nick to silver right of scene
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