Cigarette case - .925 silver - 1860 - Birmingham

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A Victorian-era sterling silver cigarette case by silversmith George Unite of Birmingham, dated 1860, in good used condition with a gold-gilt interior, dimensions 9 cm by 5.5 cm by 1.8 cm and weighing about 72 g.

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A cigarette case in sterling silver by silversmith George Unite - Birmingham 1860

A lovely example of a Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, featuring a rectangular body with rounded edges, a central vacant cartouche, a gold-gilt interior, and a thumb-piece with catch. Made by George Unite of Birmingham in 1860. The dimensions of this fine handmade silver case are length 9 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 1.8 cm, and it weighs approximately 72 g. The cartouche is available for engraving, although there appear to be some light dents in this area. The silversmith's marks are clear and legible, with the duty stamp dating from the 1890s. A fine collector's item from 1860, which is unusual to find, as during that period, cigar cases were mostly produced, since cigarettes had not yet gained popularity.

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A cigarette case in sterling silver by silversmith George Unite - Birmingham 1860

A lovely example of a Victorian sterling silver cigarette case, featuring a rectangular body with rounded edges, a central vacant cartouche, a gold-gilt interior, and a thumb-piece with catch. Made by George Unite of Birmingham in 1860. The dimensions of this fine handmade silver case are length 9 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 1.8 cm, and it weighs approximately 72 g. The cartouche is available for engraving, although there appear to be some light dents in this area. The silversmith's marks are clear and legible, with the duty stamp dating from the 1890s. A fine collector's item from 1860, which is unusual to find, as during that period, cigar cases were mostly produced, since cigarettes had not yet gained popularity.

Please satisfy yourself by examining the pictures before purchase. Thank you.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Victorian
Gross weight
72 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title additional information
1860 - Birmingham
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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