A Gift from the Aunt

Antique Art Déco Gold Cigarette Case with Sapphire, 1930s


€ 4,590.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Art Déco Gold Cigarette Case with Sapphire, 1930s
Antique Art Déco Gold Cigarette Case with Sapphire, 1930s
Description
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Today, a new car or a smartphone are status symbols and a beautiful gift - in earlier times, the choice of present often fell on completely different things, which were no less precious but at the same time artistic and of high mastery. Silver and gold boxes, for snuff, later for cigarettes or business cards, were one of the most popular gifts in the 19th and well into the 20th century, gifts for weddings and birthdays in the family. This extremely elegant case for cigarettes was once such a gift. On the inside lid we read an engraving: "from Aunt Ellusch, 25.12.37". Who wouldn't have liked to have had an aunt like this to present such a precious gift on Christmas Day? The flat rectangular case with bevelled edges is made of yellow gold. Both lids feature decorative, wavy ray patterns, with the front lid leaving a round field free, like a shining sun. Circumferential bands of rose branches frame the Art Deco-style design. The handle, with which the case can be opened, is set with a blue sapphire cabochon as a splash of colour. A timeless accessory with many possible uses.
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Antique Art Déco Gold Cigarette Case with Sapphire, 1930s
A Gift from the Aunt
€ 4,590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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