Silver - 24th April 2007

Lot 637

A late 19th/early 20th century American art nouveau cigarette case

Estimate £150 - £200

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Description

A late 19th/early 20th century American art nouveau cigarette case, embossed in low relief and chased on the cover with a naked maiden amongst the waves and a rather open mouthed fish seemingly agast at the spectacle, initialled, gilt interior, no maker's mark, c.1900, 4.5in (11.4cm) long, 4.75oz.