Cigarette case - .925 silver - 1913

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An Edwardian solid silver (925) case from Birmingham, England, dated to 1913, with an Art Nouveau decoration, measuring 6 cm wide, 8 cm tall and 1.5 cm deep, weighing 85 g, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses and a non‑working clasp.

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Magnificent piece of English Edwardian-era silverware.
This solid silver case (Sterling 925) was made in 1913 in the famous silverware city of Birmingham. It features a sumptuous design of scrolls and arabesques hand-engraved on the upper face.

Technical specifications:

- Origin: England (Birmingham).
- Year: 1913 (Date letter "o").
- Silversmith: George Unite & Sons & Lyde Ltd (Marking G.L.Ld).
- Metal: Sterling silver certified by the 'Lion Passant' hallmark.

Condition: Very good condition. The chasing remains clearly defined with little wear. The hinge is fully functional. The clasp no longer works.

Decoration: Richly chased with a blank central cartouche, ideal for personalization (initials engraving).
The interior features the original loops for elastic bands (elastic bands not supplied). Perfect for use as an elegant card holder or for a prestige silverware collector.

Careful handling and shipping.

Magnificent piece of English Edwardian-era silverware.
This solid silver case (Sterling 925) was made in 1913 in the famous silverware city of Birmingham. It features a sumptuous design of scrolls and arabesques hand-engraved on the upper face.

Technical specifications:

- Origin: England (Birmingham).
- Year: 1913 (Date letter "o").
- Silversmith: George Unite & Sons & Lyde Ltd (Marking G.L.Ld).
- Metal: Sterling silver certified by the 'Lion Passant' hallmark.

Condition: Very good condition. The chasing remains clearly defined with little wear. The hinge is fully functional. The clasp no longer works.

Decoration: Richly chased with a blank central cartouche, ideal for personalization (initials engraving).
The interior features the original loops for elastic bands (elastic bands not supplied). Perfect for use as an elegant card holder or for a prestige silverware collector.

Careful handling and shipping.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
85 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmimgham
Title additional information
1913
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
1.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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