Silver erotica cigarette case, Birmingham 1926 with applied ...

Hammer

£180

Silver erotica cigarette case, Birmingham 1926 with applied decoration of a young lady undressing, the reverse traditionally engraved with scrolls, 8cm; also a silver oval compact, Birmingham 1944, the cover inset with an image of a standing nude, 10cm (2), gross weight approx. 179g (5.75 troy ozs)

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Please note that these cases are not enamelled. The decoration is a print which is applied and inset and then varnished.

The cigarette case is slightly compressed on the top and the underside with light dents visible from the inside. Minor dents on the sides. Hinges are good and the case closes crisply. Bands are missing from the interior.

The compact is missing its contents. Hinges are good but this piece does not close crisply. When closed there is a gapping at both sides up to 2mm.