Rare and unusual antique Art Deco Pre-World War I silver and gold cigarette case. The case has a high relief sculptured Art Deco lady who is nude seated on the front of the case. To her left is an antique painting on porcelain portrait of a Middle Eastern or Russian lady colette set in gold. There is also a Russian gold coin and a Persian gold coin inset in the case. Also, the initial A in a fancy scroll, beneath that more gold, Roman numerals equaling the date 8/19/1917 this was the presentation date of the case not the date of manufacture. This case was made in Germany prior to World War I as may be evidenced by the crescent moon, 900 and the crown mark stamped on one side of the pusher. The other side of the pusher has a Russian hallmark for 84 purity silver, meaning 84% pure silver and 16% alloy the way most Russian silver items were marked during that time. The gold coins, the gold lettering, the gold mounted porcelain insert were all added after this case was made and before 8/19/1917. The case is in immaculate condition. This has obviously been a treasured item and very well cared for by its past owner. The case measures 4-1/2 inches wide, 3-3/4 inches high and 1/2 inch deep. Weight 156.1 grams. This is a unique case guaranteed to please as are all our items. (Item #71446)

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