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Antique “KRAFT AL PACCA” German Shagreen Cigarette Case

About the Item

Black lacquered silver Cigarette case, has particularly lovely shagreen (GALUCHAT) band on the top. Stamped “Kraft Al Pacca” and “Argent” from the inside. The wonderful Galuchat makes it one of the few and most beautiful examples of Art Deco Galuchat Cigarette Case. A very rare good looking and functional piece of collectible smoking equipment. Galuchat leather, named for the French casemaker, J. Galuchat, was first made in the 18th century. The hard and durable skin is prepared with the natural pearly gray or dyed green color. It was used in the 18th century for small decorative items, scientific instrument covers and sword hilts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Shagreen,Silver,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1600
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The shagreen outer is all in place and free from damage however it has discolouring.
  • Seller Location:
    Beirut, LB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5042120573182

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