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Early 20th century silver cigarette case with gilt and enamelled decorations
Rectangular silver cigarette case, early 20th century, likely of Central European manufacture.
The exterior is finely decorated with alternating ribbed and polished bands, enriched with applied ornamental motifs, including a horseshoe, a chain with a key-shaped element, and a small shield with red enamel decoration. The applied elements are executed in gilt silver, creating an elegant contrast with the silver ground.
The interior is gilded, as customary for silver cigarette cases of this period, and bears maker’s and silver standard marks, including the stamped mark “KIM”, attributable to a workshop or silversmith’s mark. The additional punch indicates a silver alloy, likely 800 standard.
The case is solidly constructed, with a well-functioning hinge and clasp.
This object represents a refined example of early 20th century decorative silverware, combining functionality with symbolic and ornamental design elements typical of the Art Déco and late Jugendstil period.
Condition: Very good overall condition, with light surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. Enamel well preserved.
Material: Silver (likely 800), gilt silver applications, enamel
Weight: approx. 148 g
Origin: Central Europe
Period: Early 20th century



Silver cigarette case from the early 20th century with gold and enamel decorations.
Rectangular silver cigarette case, dating from the early decades of the 20th century, probably of Central European manufacture.
The outer surface is decorated with a refined alternation of ridged and smooth bands, enriched with ornamental appliques, including a horseshoe, a chain with a key-shaped element, and a shield with red enamel. The appliques are made in gold-plated silver, creating an elegant color contrast with the silver background.
The interior is gilded, as was customary for silver cigarette cases of the era, and it bears factory marks and the metal fineness, including the mark “KIM,” attributable to a workshop or silversmith. The additional hallmark indicates a silver alloy, likely fineness 800.
The item is well made, with a zipper and closure that work perfectly.
An elegant and representative example of decorative silverware from the early 20th century, in which function and symbolic decoration blend into a style linked to Art Deco and late Jugendstil.
Conditions: Excellent overall condition, with minor signs of wear and patina consistent with age. Enamel well preserved.
Material: Silver (likely 800 fineness), applications in gold-plated silver, enamel
Weight: approx. 148 g
Origin: Central Europe
Era: Early Twentieth Century