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2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder
2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder

2 Seasons Box SET Floral HOLLY Solid Rose GOLD Silver Bakelite Cigarette Holder

$ 102.43

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Period: Victorian
  • Metal: 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Solid Silver Bakelite
  • Type: Cigarette holder, mouthpiece, case
  • Condition: Used
  • Era: Art Nouveau
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    I am selling a collection of small chatelaine and jewelry items, some examples seen in the photo, so please continue to check back!
    ABOUT:
    Awesome set of two cigarette holders in their original leather case.  One for each season as they are prettily detailed, one with holly and the other with roses and vines.  These antique cigarette holders have solid silver bodies with 18k Rose Gold bands around the bottom and bakelite mouthpieces.  Very period-appropriate Victorian Art Nouveau design.  Comes in the original leather box which is silk and velvet lined with a metallic gold stamp of the retailer on the inside lid.  An interesting antique collectible.
    I acquired this in France, these are antique pieces from the Belle Epoque period, all original.
    HALLMARKS:
    Each gold rim is marked with the French eagle head hallmark for 18k solid gold, the coloring is rose gold.  The body of the rose holder also has the boar's head mark for solid silver.  I couldn't find the boar's mark for the holly piece but it is clearly also solid silver.
    The lid of the box is also marked "Or Controle" which means that it has gone through the assay legal office. Controle is their assay legal office, and "Or" is gold. Any precious metal item that goes to auction in France must have the assay proven and confirmed. So the eagle hallmarks are all checked against what they signify and then legally verified.
    CONDITION DETAILS:
    In estate condition considering age. Has dark spots from smoke stains and some scuffs and scratching on the bakelite mouth pieces. It was clearly used and could afford a good cleaning.  A few of the shallowest impressions around the bottom inside rim of the gold band giving it a slightly rippled appearance in that area.  No deep pin dings or deep scratches, just all over surface wear from use and polish.  A few areas of stubborn tarnish.  Still an eye catching set with beautiful motifs.
    But as with all my estate items - Please see photos closely as this is not a mint condition item.
    MEASUREMENTS:
    The larger rose piece is 2 3/4 inches long, 1/2 inch at the widest part where the cigarette opening is.  The smaller holly piece is 2 1/2 inches in length and the opening is about 8mm.
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