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Click here to subscribeA CONTINENTAL CIGARETTE CASE stamped 830S, early 20th century, of shaped oblong form, the fascia inset with a porcelain roundel painted in colours with the head portrait of young lady wearing flowers in her ringlets and a green dress, 3 3/4" x 3", 3ozs 13dwts gross (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Roundel is 4.3cms diameter, painting is not the best when viewed through a 10x lens. Silver good.
A gold cigarette lighter by Louis Osman, 1972, of slightly rounded rectangular form and plain polished finish, with conforming slide button to one side, unmarked, in original fitted cork travel case, dimensions approximately 78 x 41 x 15mm. £2,000-£3,000 Please note ARR will apply to this lot (Artist’s Resale Rights). --- This lighter was commissioned from Louis by Mrs Jenkins as a surprise gift for her husband Maurice for Christmas 1972, following on from the cigarette case she has commissioned the previous year. [See lot 367) As with the earlier cigarette case, this lighter takes the deceptively simple form of a gold block, but this time with a single smooth slide button to one side. Exhibited: Osman: An exhibition of the Works of Louis Osman, at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, 18 & 19 May 1974, exhibition catalogue no. 13. A copy of this catalogue accompanies this lot, together with further related correspondence. Condition Report The lighter is in working order, having recently been fully repaired. The lighter is battery and gas operated. Requires a 12 V battery. According to a PMI test on the XRF Analyzer, the lighter is testing as 18ct gold. Although not hallmarked, the vendors confirm the lot was made in 1972 by Osman. This lot is accompanied by: A hand written quote, with sketch design. A hand written valuation of lighter, dated 18 December 1972. A copy of letter relating to repair to the lighter, dated 27 March 1973. A copy of an invitation to the Osman exhibition, at Canons Ashby, with hand written note verso, referring to cigarette case. An original hand written invoice from Louis Osman to Mr Jenkins, for the repair of the lighter, dated September 1976. A copy of a typed valuation, including the lighter, dated 15 December 1976. A copy of a hand written valuation, including the lighter, dated 26 April 1978.
A large 18ct gold cigarette case by Louis Osman, 1973, of hinged slightly rounded rectangular form and plain polished finish, with slide action, hallmarked for London 1973, with maker’s mark ‘LO’, in original fitted cork travelling case, dimensions approximately 183 x 41 x 15mm. £18,000-£20,000 Please note ARR will apply to this lot (Artist’s Resale Rights). --- This case was commissioned in 1971 from Louis by Mrs Jenkins as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband Maurice. The case was made especially to accommodate 24 Benson & Hedges kingsize cigarettes, as favoured by Mr Jenkins. This commission gives a clear demonstration of Louis’ attention to detail; he wrote to Benson & Hedges to seek confirmation (which he received) that the dimensions of this particular cigarette would not be changing before finalising the design. Louis designed the case to resemble a seamless block of gold with no visible clasp to open it, but this simplicity was deceptive; the sliding mechanism was technically very complicated. Initially there were some issues achieving the smooth slide action; as a result the case was remade in 1973. Since this final repair the case’s smooth slide action has remained fully operational. “[Louis’] gold pieces show the softness and richness of this lovely metal, so often hidden nowadays beneath a hard commercial shine. Louis finds gold inspiring: he chooses the colours of his alloys, the organises his hammering and hand burnishing and strong shapes all with the same aim: to allow this noble metal to be itself.” Graham Hughes, Art Director of the Goldsmiths’ Company 1951 - 1980. Exhibited: Osman: An exhibition of the Works of Louis Osman, at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, 18 & 19 May 1974, exhibition catalogue no. 12. A copy of this exhibition catalogue accompanies this lot together with further related correspondence. Condition Report General light surface wear, very slight gapping at one end of the hinge when closed. Gross weight 438.3gm. This lots is accompanied by original correspondence from Louis Osman to Mrs Jenkins: A typed invoice, dated 22 December 1971. A typed receipt for design costs, dated 22nd December 1971. A letter discussing repair of the lighter and how work is proceeding on the cigarette case, dated 27 March 1973. A letter with costs for additional work on cigarette case, amongst other things, dated 13 August 1973. A short invoice for additional materials for the cigarette case, dated August 1973. A compliments slip for interim payment for cigarette case and brooch, dated 14 August 1973, A transcript of a letter (original currently lacking) apologising for the delay and explaining problems with solder, and thanking Mrs Jenkins for the loan of pieces for the ‘Cardiff exhibition’ and the exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall on 13-14 November, dated 4 October 1973. A copy of an invitation to the Osman exhibition, at Canons Ashby, with hand written note verso, referring to cigarette case. A copy of a typed valuation, including the cigarette case, dated 15 December 1976. A copy of a hand written valuation, including the cigarette case, dated 26 April 1978.
A collection of vintage silver and costume jewellery, a silver curb link chain with two swivel fasteners; filigree heart pendant; cigarette holder with 9ct top in a fitted case; paste, marcasite and enamel brooches; two pairs of cufflinks; small plastic dog brooch; buckle; crystal drop earrings; coin brooch.
An early 20th Century Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette and vesta case combined, of rounded rectangular form decorated with translucent pale green enamel over an engine-turned ground, the vesta compartment at one end with striker ridging, inscribed ‘Eve 1910’ inside the cover, by Georg Adam Scheid of Vienna, with English import marks for London 1910, 9.1cms long - 5.9oz.
An Edwardian silver ‘patent’ calling card case, plain rectangular with rounded corners, a spring cover and a gilt interior, crested and initialled ‘J.F.G’ by Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1903; together with a George V silver mounted shagreen cigarette case, gilt interior struck with two indistinct maker’s marks Birmingham 1934, the latter 11cms long – 7.25oz. (2)
Boxes: two Victorian silver snuff boxes, a Japanese silver cachou box with engraving; a silver vesta case, inscribed; an Elizabeth II silver box with gold thumbpiece; an embossed silver toilet box; a silver cigarette case, initialled; two tortoiseshell card cases; a burrwood cigarette box; a silver go-to-bed matchbox cover; and a brass sovereign case, the latter 3.2cms diameter – 13.7oz weighable silver. (13)
Asprey of London Art Deco silver engine-turned cigarette case with acrylic cover, Chester 1930 - 31, decorated with a classical nymph in a lily pond, 8.5cm x 11.5cm, 190g gross.CONDITION REPORT: The enamel is not fired glass, but acrylic. Subject looks hand painted. There are small losses to the enamel to the lower of the front panel and the lower corners. Minor historical wear with some age-related surface marks to the silver. There is staining to the interior, hallmarks are clear. Opens and closes freely.
Early 20th century Chinese export silver cigarette case, stamped with character mark and marked for Zee Wo of Shanghai, each side with a dragon, circular monogrammed cartouche to front, the interior with presentation inscription 'To Donald from John In Remembrance of April 6th 1927', 13.2 x 8.2cm, 180 grams
A GEORGE V SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, rectangular form case with engine turned pattern and circular cartouche, approximate length 114mm, hallmarked 'A & J Zimmerman Ltd' Birmingham 1919, approximate gross weight 172.4 grams, 5.54 ozt, (condition report: general moderate wear, overall condition good)
A BOX OF TOBACCO RELATED ITEMS AND OTHER EPHEMERA, to include a cigarette box with dispenser in the form of a wooden and bone bird, a wooden tobacco jar with ceramic liner, two pipe stands, a selection of pipes including Meerschaum, wooden and clay examples, by names to include Albria Old Bond, Lucella and Falcon, two Terry Hedgehog pipe reamers, a leather cigar case, together with a small collection of early twentieth century greetings cards, an album of Tramcars and Tramways postcards (incomplete, cards taped in but are coming loose), cigarette card penny albums, tourist patches, a vintage Scout belt, etc (1 box) (sd)
A collection of assorted items comprised of a small silver-plated rectangular French Art Deco travel alarm clock, 5 cm wide, with case, a crocodile skin cigar case, three powder compacts, a combination powder compact and cigarette holder, two other cigarette holders, a match book cover and a cadet cap badge for Westminster City school (10 items) CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILS IMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. All payments MUST be electronic
A circular silver photograph frame, Birmingham 1919, with wooden back, 14.8cm diameter, another circular silver photograph frame, a silver cigarette case, engraved 'Ranelagh Harriers' with logo, a silver napkin ring, and two silver pickle forks, combined weight of weighable silver 3.51ozt gross, and assorted silver plated items including a wine funnel, cutlery and an Elkington and Co. half pint tankard mug engraved 'Mitchells and Butlers Ltd' CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILS IMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. All payments MUST be electronic
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