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Antique Solid Silver Cigar Case with Indian Army Interest Hand Engraved c.1890
$1,997.83
£1,450
€1,704.39
CA$2,764.50
A$3,047.80
CHF 1,594.51
MX$37,390.85
NOK 20,071.73
SEK 18,770.24
DKK 12,728.40
About the Item
We are delighted to offer this exceptionally engraved and interesting antique solid silver cigar case made c.1890.
The cigar case is made from a good gauge of silver and is unmarked, leading us to ponder whether it was a bespoke English piece or perhaps purchased somewhere else where this army officer was stationed and subsequently engraved.
Whilst the case is relatively plain, its history, records and story have been meticulously hand-engraved and are certainly its highlight. The case tells the story and history of Major John Mary Camilleri of the Indian army (for context, at the time, the Indian Army was part of the British Indian Army).
It is entirely engraved with all the places he was stationed and served, along with some names of operations. The extensive list is intriguing and paints the vastness of how much travel and different countries were visited, no less than: India, Italy, Czech, Malta, England, Austria, Germany, France, Singapore, Japan, China & Korea.
Further to its historic interest is its chronological storytelling, whereby the stations have been dated and another point of consideration is that after each move, he would have had the case hand-engraved most probably by different engravers (or even in different continents) to keep a record of his journey. One can imagine this case had travelled with him to all these destinations and how many stories could be told if this case could talk.
The front and back has also been engraved with a monogram and crest.
Overall, a very unique and interesting example of a historic and military interest piece of silverware that carries a story far beyond its utilitarian purpose of a cigar case.
The case is unmarked, and as such, we have tested it for silver.
Size
Size (cm) L:12cm W:6.8cm H:2cm
Size (inches) L:4.72 W:2.67 H:0.78
Weight: 125 grams (4.01 Troy oz)
Condition
Good Condition - The case is in good overall condition, no major issues - some slight bruising/ minor dings in the corners and a slight gap in the closure, however, it closes well with an audible snap.
We aim to overemphasise and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.
Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.
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- Date of Manufacture:c.1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7296246460442
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