Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case, 1890s

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Rectangular silver cigarette case in a grooved, guilloché finish with a double lid: Beneath the outer lid, a further cover … Read more Rectangular silver cigarette case in a grooved, guilloché finish with a double lid: Beneath the outer lid, a further cover featuring the finest, partly iridescent enamel painting – depicting three partially nude Art Nouveau beauties on a rock amidst the surf; all internal silver surfaces are roughened and gold-plated, opening via a push-lock fastening with a sapphire cabochon on the side; eyelets on the inside for attaching straps. More precious than sterling silver: the 935 alloy has a higher silver content than the better-known 925 sterling silver. As a result, it has a slightly whiter and brighter lustre. 935 silver was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries for ornate, colourfully enamelled snuff boxes or powder compacts, as the enamel adheres excellently to this fineness. Many European workshops used 935 silver in their silverware to ensure that, when exporting to the UK, the minimum standard of 925 sterling required by law there was guaranteed to be exceeded. Hallmarks: - 935 - Silver fineness mark Size: Length: 9,0 cm / 3.54 inches Width: 8,0 cm / 3.14 inches Heigth: 1,5 cm / 0.59 inches Weight: 184 Grams / 5.91 troy Oz Condition: Very well maintained condition, Signs of wear and tear consistent with the item’s age, Enamel is fine This piece has an attribution mark,
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