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Lot 559
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Two silver cigarette cases with female figures, early to mid 20th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, enamel
  • height of first 3 1/8 in.
  • 8 cm
the first with fairy acrobat riding a dragonfly, jeweled accents, maker's mark C&C, Chester, 1928; the second with maidens making a sacrifice to love, back monogrammed JSF, 935 standard.  Together with a cigarette case, maker's mark CH possibly Cyrillic for Sergei Nazarov, Moscow, 1908-1926, the enamel plaque of goddesses and cupid probably later added. 3 pieces.

Condition

the first generally good condition, some corrosion around jewels, little rubbing to back panel; second with numerous minor scratches to silver, some to enamel, possibly restoration at corners; as noted re: added plaque on last
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