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Two Varicoloured Gold Cigarette Cases, London, 1930 and Paris, Circa 1960

No reserve

Auction Closed

June 18, 05:01 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

the first, rectangular with geometric decoration in two-colored gold, the interior engraved with a presentation inscription reading: 'To Wool with my love always darling Dorothy' next to a transfer-printed photograph, possibly of Dorothy Draper, London import marks, date letter for 1930, further struck 18k/75, rubbed maker's mark G? in a rectangle, the hinged guard numbered: 948; the second of similar shape, both sides formed of gold and silver bands woven in an Aztec pattern, the guard with maker's mark TS in a square lozenge, further struck: 14K, numbered: 561


Height of the first 4 1/4 in.; the second 4 7/8 in.

10.7 cm; 12.4 cm