Group of Five Cigarette Cases

Group of Five Cigarette Cases

circa 1930s
comprising one case by Emile Faivre, one case by Louis Kuppenheim, one case by Boucheron and two cases by unknown makers
silver, gilt silver, sapphire
one case monogrammed ML, twice impressed EF/ARGENT/1ER TITRE with a silver hallmark; one case impressed L.K. with silver hallmarks and numbered 130; one case impressed BOUCHERON PARIS with silver hallmarks; one case monogrammed L.A and numbered 17990; one case impressed with silver hallmarks
largest case: ⅜ x 4 ⅝ x 3 ⅜ in. (0.9 x 11.7 x 8.6 cm)

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The silver presents with faint surface scratches and light scuffing consistent with age and gentle use. The silver presents with light surface soiling and minimal tarnish, particularly concentrated to the interiors which may be carefully polished at the buyer’s discretion. Four cases with gilt interiors that present with areas of discoloration and fading to the gilding, not visually distracting. One case with a sapphire cabochon in well-preserved condition.