20thC FRENCH IMPORT SOLID SILVER CIGARETTE CASE

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Vintage 20th Century European solid silver cigarette case. The front features a flying bird amidst foliage, while the reverse displays a simple foliage pattern. The design highlights silver engravings set against a gilt gold background. A small chain is connected to both the lid and the base of the case. Hallmarked French import sterling silver (2 swan stamps, 925 standard). 

The swan mark, in use since 1st July 1893, was applied to silver of all origins. Until 1970, it was also used on items from non-contracting countries. Additionally, it appears on silverware of legal fineness but unknown origin.

Reference Number: J11131

Vintage 20th Century European solid silver cigarette case. The front features a flying bird amidst foliage, while the reverse displays a simple foliage pattern. The design highlights silver engravings set against a gilt gold background. A small chain is connected to both the lid and the base of the case. Hallmarked French import sterling silver (2 swan stamps, 925 standard). 

The swan mark, in use since 1st July 1893, was applied to silver of all origins. Until 1970, it was also used on items from non-contracting countries. Additionally, it appears on silverware of legal fineness but unknown origin.

Reference Number: J11131

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs. 

SIZE

Height: 9 cm // 3.54 inches
Width: 6 cm // 2.36 inches
Depth: 0.75 cm // 0.30 inches
Weight: 47.9 g // 1.54 ozt