Colen Hewer Cheshire (1881) Sterling silver cigar case / minaudière purse engraved with fern foliage and lined with blue moiré - Cigar case - .925 silver, Silk, Silver
Stunning Victorian sterling silver cigar case. Of rounded oblong rectangular form, both sides are ornately engraved with fern leaves and other foliage in Art Nouveau / Aesthetic style. The push button mechanism opens to reveal the original royal blue moiré watered silk lining.
This little box can function as a purse, or even a small minaudière to carry makeup in style on a night out.
Maker: Colen Hewer Cheshire
Assay office: Birmingham
Date: 1881
51. 14 g / 1. 64 t oz
2 x 8. 5 x 4. 5 cm
Excellent antique condition. Few tiny dings; some scuffing to the lining appropriate to age and use; internal rubber bands need replacing.
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Stunning Victorian sterling silver cigar case. Of rounded oblong rectangular form, both sides are ornately engraved with fern leaves and other foliage in Art Nouveau / Aesthetic style. The push button mechanism opens to reveal the original royal blue moiré watered silk lining.
This little box can function as a purse, or even a small minaudière to carry makeup in style on a night out.
Maker: Colen Hewer Cheshire
Assay office: Birmingham
Date: 1881
51. 14 g / 1. 64 t oz
2 x 8. 5 x 4. 5 cm
Excellent antique condition. Few tiny dings; some scuffing to the lining appropriate to age and use; internal rubber bands need replacing.
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