Description:

Eastern Europe, Poland, ca. 1924. A fine silver cigarette case with a fret enamel pattern, a stamped monogram, and a applied gold gilt scrolling pattern. On the interior is an etched name, year on the left side- possibly the year 1924 bisected by 11/XI. The lower corners of both sides has an unidentified maker mark "KM" and Polish hallmark: a woman's face in profile with the number "2" for a .875 silver purity and a "W" for Warsaw, which was used after WWI until 1963. The old, possibly the original elastic cords are still attached, although sewn in place since they have lost elasticity. Size: 4.2" L x 3.25" W (10.7 cm x 8.3 cm); silver quality: 87% to 88%; gold quality: 21% (equivalent to 5K+); weight: 131.7 grams

Provenance: private Danvers, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired by descent; ex-USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#187471

  • Condition: Some minor wear to interior from rubbing to surface / use. The elastic bands are sewn in place and no longer elastic. Chips to enamel inlay in a few areas, otherwise case is intact and very good. Opens and shuts easily. Maker and hallmarks are clearly stamped.

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