Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Cigarette Case

Antique Austrian-Hungarian Art Deco / Edwardian 14K yellow gold cigarette case, set with an oval cabochon-cut ruby, early 20th century, commemorative 25th anniversary piece (1900-1925) expertly made with precision piano hinges and stylized "running dog" pattern borders with an engraved family crest, marked: "K.W" with Austrian gold hallmarks, approx: 24 engraved signatures of period socialites inside case and "1900-1925" on case reverse. Case measures 3.375" L x 3.375" W x 0.5" H. Approx: 86.2 dwt (inclusive).
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