German and Austrian
Collection of three cigarette cases


1872-c. 1925
sterling silver parcel-gilt, .900 silver parcel-gilt, .800 silver parcel-gilt, metal, chrysoprase, glass, enamel
.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 d in (2 x 11 x 8 cm)
.5 h x 3.5 w x 3.25 d in (1 x 9 x 8 cm)
.5 h x 3.5 w x 2.5 d in (1 x 9 x 6 cm)

Collection is comprised of one example with a glass-covered Japanese landscape with two figures, one Jugendstil example with stylized repousse leaves and three small inset stones by Louis Kuppenheim of Pforzheim, Germany, and one example with plique-a-jour enamel decoration by Nikoladoni, Frank & Co. of Vienna. Impressed mark to largest example 'Sterling' with Austro-Hungarian hallmarks. Impressed maker's mark to repousse example '800' and '484' with German hallmarks. Impressed maker's mark with Austrian hallmarks to plique-a-jour example. 15.32 ozt. (gross weight)

Provenance: Important Private Collection, Chicago

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Good overall vintage condition. Minor scuffs and age-related patination to all examples. There is one minute fleck to the glass face of the largest case at right edge, only noticeable under close inspection. Repousse case shows wear with some finish losses at raised areas of contact. The clasp of this case also shows slight wear causing it not to lock properly. Plique-a-jour case has a minor bend to lid causing it to not sit flush.