Fine Jewellery - 10th July 2024
Lot 257
An amber and garnet cigarette case, circa 1896, of rectangular outline with rounded corners in
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £945
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Description
An amber and garnet cigarette case, circa 1896, of rectangular outline with rounded corners in polished amber, mounted in gold, the push-piece set with a cushion-shaped garnet, opening to reveal a plain interior, measuring 7.9 x 5.1 x 1.9cm, stamped 18CT, maker's mark HA
Accompanied by a calling card from Lord Hylton stating that the cigarette was given to Hylton George Hylton Jolliffe, 3rd Baron Hylton (1862-1945), by his father in law Frederick Hervey, 3rd Marquess of Bristol (1834-1907) on the occasion of Lord Hylton's marriage to his daughter Lady Alice Adeliza Hervey in 1896