An early 20th century German silver and enamel novelty erotic cigarette case, Pforzheim with import
An early 20th century German silver and enamel novelty erotic cigarette case, Pforzheim with import marks for Glasgow 1913 by R&Co Of rectangular form with rounded corners, push button release, double opening cover. The interior section with a painted enamel scene of Venus and Adonis, a reclining nude Venus gesturing to Adonis in the nude while standing, a hound at his feet. Gilt interior. Various import marks throughout. Length – 10.5 cm / 4.13 inches Weight – 216 grams / 6.94 ozt
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An early 20th century German silver and enamel novelty erotic cigarette case, Pforzheim with import marks for Glasgow 1913 by R&Co Of rectangular form with rounded corners, push button release, double opening cover. The interior section with a painted enamel scene of Venus and Adonis, a reclining nude Venus gesturing to Adonis in the nude while standing, a hound at his feet. Gilt interior. Various import marks throughout. Length – 10.5 cm / 4.13 inches Weight – 216 grams / 6.94 ozt
