20thC FRENCH 18K GOLD & BURR WALNUT CIGARETTE CASE, MAPPIN & WEBB

£2,195.00

Antique 20th century French 18ct solid gold and burr walnut cigarette case. The case features a solid gold hinge and thumbpiece set with a light blue sapphire oval cabochon. Of rectangular form with canted edges, it is finished with a smooth, finely figured burr walnut exterior. Neatly presented in its original retail case by Mappin & Webb Ltd (London, Paris, Rome). Hallmarked with a French 18k Gold (Eagle head indicating 750/1000 purity). Maker's mark illegible.

Reference Number: J12077

Antique 20th century French 18ct solid gold and burr walnut cigarette case. The case features a solid gold hinge and thumbpiece set with a light blue sapphire oval cabochon. Of rectangular form with canted edges, it is finished with a smooth, finely figured burr walnut exterior. Neatly presented in its original retail case by Mappin & Webb Ltd (London, Paris, Rome). Hallmarked with a French 18k Gold (Eagle head indicating 750/1000 purity). Maker's mark illegible.

Reference Number: J12077

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Light wear in keeping with age, very minor. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 9.8 cm // 3.86 inches
Width: 5.8 cm // 2.28 inches
Depth: 1.2 cm // 0.47 inches