A rare Alfred Dunhill 9ct gold cigarette case Unique lighter and integrated timepiece combination...

A rare Alfred Dunhill 9ct gold cigarette case Unique lighter and integrated timepiece combination by Bando (Matteo Cellini), the rectangular case with hinged cover with engine turned panel and black enamel bands stamped marks AD London 1929 and etched Bando, 10.5 x 7.5cm.

Catalogue Notes

The name Bando first appeared in a Dunhill catalogue as early as 1919 and Alfred Dunhill referred to Bando as 'These superb cases are the work of the renowned master craftsman in precious metal, Matteo Cellini, known familiarly as Bando. In beauty of design and perfection of craftsmanship they rival the famous craftsmen of old. Each bears the signature of the artist-craftsman, 'Bando'.