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Egyptian Revival Compact/Cigarette Case, Sterling Silver & Enamel, Art Deco

$2,360
$2,95020% Off
£1,794.11
£2,242.6320% Off
€2,094.31
€2,617.8920% Off
CA$3,313.60
CA$4,14220% Off
A$3,759.35
A$4,699.1920% Off
CHF 1,968.53
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MX$46,380.33
MX$57,975.4120% Off
NOK 24,409.32
NOK 30,511.6520% Off
SEK 23,355.03
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About the Item

This rare -- perhaps unique -- enameled cigarette case or compact features a cartouche with a kneeling Egyptian figure surrounded by symbols and hieroglyphics on its lid, all in tones of royal blue, mint green, orange-red and spring green. The back of the case is engraved in a geometric design, and the interior is finished with a gold wash. The marks suggest that the silver was smithed in Egypt and the enamel was added in Germany: the inside edge is marked "Sterling" and "Germany," and the clasp features hallmarks indicating an assay office and purity (probably .900 silver), a 'cat' symbol for Egyptian silver, and the letter 'C' for 1927-28. By the early 20th century, Egypt had developed a reputation for high quality silver smiths, and fine artisan shops in Cairo would cater to wealthy tourists and antiquity hunters.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1927-28
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Cover shows light scratching visible with raking light.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865134388812

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