140 58th St. Building B, Unit 5G Brooklyn, NY 11220, United States
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A large collection combined from several NYC estates. Military memorabilia, order, art, Russian and Soviet posters, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques and more!
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LOT 237:
A SET OF TWO AMERICAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASES
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Sold for: $40
Start price:
$
10
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
sales tax: 8.88%
On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
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A SET OF TWO AMERICAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASES
Two early 20th-century sterling silver cigarette cases. One cigarette case is gilded inside, marked "SHREVE & CO.", "STERLING" and "SWETT & CRAWFORD". With engraved initials "HMG" on the lid. The second cigarette case, also with traces of gilding inside, is marked "STERLING", number 2525 and the manufacturer's stamp. The lid is engraved with an image of a mythical bird and a ribbon with the motto in Latin: "MANUS IN HONOREM VARATA (?)" On the back there is an engraved rhombus with stripes.Weight: 7.1 oz., 200 g.
Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (9.2 x 8.25 cm.)4 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (11.7 x 8.25 cm.)
Condition: Very good
