23 February 2025
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ELEGANT ART DECO HAMMERED SILVER PURSE FORM CIGARETTE CASE. Prestigious circa 1930 hallmarked product of Louis Kuppenheim (Pforzheim, Germany). A tour de force of silversmithing – superbly benchcrafted at the height of Art Deco fashion sweeping Europe. Cushion shape with sensuous shark skin texture. The flap incorporates a triangular mount set with sapphire cabochon. Opening on hinge-concealed spring to a rich matte vermeil interior. Removable elastic fabric straps secure contents. Fully hallmarked with metal purity, assay stamps and Kuppenheim cyphers. NOTE: Louis Kuppenheim became a renowned gold and silver case maker in Germany during the early 20th century. Company focused on small objects, including smoking articles, stationery and toiletries. Kuppenheim manufactured pieces for prestigious brands including Cartier and Boucheron, receiving. A gold medal at the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris. At it’s peak, Kuppenheim employed more than 200 Pforzheim craftsmen. In addition to a shop in Paris, the company had a thriving export business; closing in 1939 with outbreak of WWII. The condition of this 90 year old old case is nothing short of astounding. Please review descriptive information for condition and study photographs for details. 3.56″ wide, 3.0″ deep, 0.73 thick at sapphire (9.0cm, 7.6 cm, 1.85cm). Impressive 109 grams or 3.5 troy ounces.
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Tags: 1930's, case, deco, form, kuppenheim, louis, purse, remarkable, silver, smokes
27 March 2024
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I have up for sale a wonderful antique / vintage original circa 1920s Art Deco Evans Nickel Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbook Vesta. Both are monogrammed with the letters W B. This is a matching set and its in the original box. The cigarette box 2-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ x 3/8 and is hinged, so it will easily fit in a front shirt pocket or pants pocket. The matchbook holder has a top ring so it can be used as a pendant or pocket, it measures approx 1-5/8″ x 2-1/4″ and tapers from 3/8″ down to 1/4″ as it shaped like a matchbook. The storage box is worn but its obviously original to the set. As noted the set is Monogrammed with the letters W B. The case would work great for cigarettes or joints, the matchbook holder is for a matchbook not stick matches as there is no striker and its shaped exactly like a matchbook – it tapers. ONLY THROW OUT THE BOXES AND PACKAGING AFTER YOU HAVE INSPECTED THE ITEM OR ITEMS AND FIND NO DAMAGE other than what may be noted in the condition report or shown in the pics. SAVE THE BOX AND ALL PACKAGING, PICS OF THE OUTER BOX AND INNER BOX, AND OF THE DAMAGED ITEM WOULD BE REQUIRED. THIS IS PART OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO DAMAGE. I PACKAGE TO THE VERY BEST OF MY ABILITIES BUT SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. I list my items as thorough and as honestly as I can – but it is the buyers responsibility to be informed as possible. Color shades/tones may vary depending on my back round and lighting conditions as well your or my monitor settings. All my items are either older collectibles or antiques and as with anything of this nature there may be slight imperfections due to age or use as well as manufacturing imperfections. Please view the pics as though they are part of the items description.
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Categories: evans
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Tags: 1930's, case, cigarette, deco, doobie, evans, matchbook, nickel, silver, storage
