Vintage Design
Magnificent Edwardian silver and risqué nude enamel cigarette or card case by Joseph Gloster Ltd. This is an exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular shape with rounded corners. The charming young lady illustrated in enamel has violet blue eyes and locks of ginger hair tied back, she is reclining in front of a window with sea in the background “perhaps she is on board a luxury liner”. This is a stunning piece of Edwardian workmanship, fully hallmarked with silver gilt interior and curved back, made by ”Joseph Gloster Ltd”, it is in superb condition for a piece of this age There is an inscription on the interior of the case , this could be polished out but it seems a shame to blot out its history, a magnificent piece to draw out from your pocket, and if you are not a smoker it makes a wonderful card case. The cigarette case is in good used condition, it opens and closes tightly. The sterling silver hall marks are very clear Maker Joseph Gloster Ltd Date 1911 Origin Birmingham England Length: 3.6 inches or 9.3 cm Width: 3.25 inches or 8.3 cm Height: 0.75 inches or 1.8 cm Weight: 5.75 ozs or 166 grammes.
| Creator |
Joseph Gloster (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Joseph Gloster (Manufacturer) |
| Design Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Year | 1911 |
| Production Period | 1890 to 1919 |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Patina consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | OAO-1552285 |
| Materials | Enamel, Silver |
| Color | Blue, Clear, gold, purple, silver |
| Width |
9 cm 3.3 inch |
| Depth |
2 cm 0.7 inch |
| Height |
10 cm 3.7 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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