Two silver erotica cigarette cases, one of curved form with ...

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Two silver erotica cigarette cases, one of curved form with applied decoration of a nude seated by a fire, the reverse with traditional scroll decoration, Birmingham 1918, 8.5cm; the other featuring an Eastern girl pouring wine from a jar, the reverse with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1927, 8cm (2), gross weight approx. 180g (5.8 troy ozs)

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Please note these two cigarette cases are not enamelled. The applied decoration is a print inset and varnished.

Dents are visible from the inside on the cover, minor dents on the back. this case does not close crisply and is lacking its retaining bands from the inside. Hinges are good.

The other case has some fine surface scratches to the decorated panel, slight compression of this cover. Case closes crisply. Some very minor light dents on the side, bands missing from the inside. Hinges are good.

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Auction Date: 9th Sep 2020 at 9am

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Sale Dates:
9th Sep 2020 9am (Lots 1 to 683)