Description:

Western Europe, England, Birmingham, Art Deco, ca. 1936 CE. A sterling silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case by Albert Carter, marked on the interior with assay and hallmark stamps. The pearlescent white and pale lilac enamel are engine turned, creating a mesmerizing starburst comprised of wavy lines. The interior has the lion passant for silver purity, anchor town mark for Birmingham, makers mark "AC" and date letter "M" for 1936. Size: 3.2" L x 2.5" W (8.1 cm x 6.4 cm); silver quality: 92% to 93%; weight: 91.4 grams.

Please note that the enamel has a high lead content with arsenic for the white coloration.

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

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#187453

  • Condition: Missing the cloth strap on the interior. Small hairline crack to enamel in one corner, otherwise intact with some minor scratches to silver. The enamel has a high lead content with arsenic for the white coloration. Stamps are sharp and clear on the interior.

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