Cigarette holder - 18kt gold

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Luxury cigarette holder - Genuine tortoiseshell & 18K gold - Original case - France - 1900-1920

Stunning antique cigarette holder from the Belle Époque / Art Deco period, made in France at the beginning of the 20th century. This prestige item is presented in its original velvet-and-silk case, bearing the authenticity label.
Made from high-quality genuine tortoiseshell, featuring stunning amber reflections and the transparency typical of the natural material (see photos in light).
Solid gold, certified by the inscription "Or Contrôlé" in the case. The ring features delicate chasing or hammering work. Eagle Head hallmark.
Original box lined with Bordeaux leather, interior in cream silk and velvet. Fine gold marking: "Real tortoiseshell - L.F. Paris - Or Contrôlé". Excellent overall condition. No major cracks, no deep bite marks on the mouthpiece. The luster of the tortoiseshell is perfectly preserved.
Length: 7 cm
Diameter: 1.5 cm
Weight: 11.26 g
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Signed-for parcel with insurance.

Luxury cigarette holder - Genuine tortoiseshell & 18K gold - Original case - France - 1900-1920

Stunning antique cigarette holder from the Belle Époque / Art Deco period, made in France at the beginning of the 20th century. This prestige item is presented in its original velvet-and-silk case, bearing the authenticity label.
Made from high-quality genuine tortoiseshell, featuring stunning amber reflections and the transparency typical of the natural material (see photos in light).
Solid gold, certified by the inscription "Or Contrôlé" in the case. The ring features delicate chasing or hammering work. Eagle Head hallmark.
Original box lined with Bordeaux leather, interior in cream silk and velvet. Fine gold marking: "Real tortoiseshell - L.F. Paris - Or Contrôlé". Excellent overall condition. No major cracks, no deep bite marks on the mouthpiece. The luster of the tortoiseshell is perfectly preserved.
Length: 7 cm
Diameter: 1.5 cm
Weight: 11.26 g
Fast and careful shipping
Signed-for parcel with insurance.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
11.26 g
Gold type
18kt gold
Country of Origin
France
Material
Tortoiseshell, Amber, Gold, Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
FranceVerified
Private

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