Items Similar to Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7
Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
$2,250
£1,707.87
€1,958.49
CA$3,175.86
A$3,408.99
CHF 1,815.11
MX$40,375.67
NOK 22,938.07
SEK 20,948.85
DKK 14,630.83
About the Item
Offered for sale is a risque Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, often referred to as a "naughty" because of it's bawdy subject matter; that being; of a seated, topless young lady in sexy leggings and apparel, drinking a cup of tea. Obviously given to an employee by management, as the inscription to the interior suggests, in quasi discernible script and British vernacular, "presented to "Hairy Belle Hetty for services cheerfully rendered to Ye N. GH.B. 1928." The last line reads "Bert N.O Gentle Zephyr" (must reference an "inside" connotation!!).
Also on the front is an embossed and raised monogram "A O" "F B". See all images.
(4) forty-five degree corners, in addition to rounded edges to the entire perimeter, meet nicely together when closed. To open the case. press on the clasp on the side and the spring loaded mechanism opens up and exposes the interior. The metal gold plated spring across the bottom right side would have retained small cigarettes.
Although utilized as a cigarette case in the 1920's; I have used similar small cases to hold in place, special miniature photographs---one on each side of the interior; easy to carry around; and displays lovely on the shelf.
The cigarette case is in excellent and all original condition; is of fine quality .925 sterling silver; gold plate on silver interior; and a beautifully hand painted enamel figure on raised oval plaque to the coverlet. The rear and front are decorated in an etched and repousse geometric continuous design. The colors are crisp; of light plum, aqua, cream and black, in addition to flesh tones to the figure.
Embossed atop the interior inscription are four hallmarks; one implying ".925" silver (92% pure); that being a prancing lion with tail in the air, better known as a passant lion, which in British hallmarks stipulates .925 silver. The anchor hallmark represents a Birmingham, England manufacturer. The "T
S" hallmark notates "Turner and Simpson" maker (established in 1912). The "C" indicates the date. Additional identical hallmarks are embossed on the opposite interior surface at the top.
The semi -nude, in conjunction with tobacco implement, makes this a wonderful "sin" collectible, in addition to being a unique silver novelty item.
Dimensions: 3 1/4" high x 2 1/2" wide x 1/2" deep
weight= 79 grams (2.76 ounces)
Provenance: From my own personal collection, having acquired this in the 1990's from a prominent West Coast collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1928
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973237992872
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1976
1stDibs seller since 2013
306 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
Associations
Art Dealers Association of America
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Incline Village, NV
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllArt Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered is an Art Deco silver and hand painted enamel cigarette case; often referenced in "sin" and other tobacco collectible circles as a "naughty" themed accessory. While it could ...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Art Deco "Risque" Cigarette Case of British Origin. Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Art Deco "naughty" sterling silver novelty item; a cigarette case depicting a reclining nude woman on a bed in suggestive pose; hand painted enamel on oval raised plaque; with bright...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Art Deco ladies traveling necessaire ensemble consisting of 13 implements for grooming, contained in a hard cardboard green branch decorated traveling case. The grooming implements a...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Resin, Bakelite
Trunk Designed Perfume Bottle Travel Carrier, American, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
A pair of diminutive perfume bottles are contained in this "trunk designed" carrying case for travel. Something unique in the way of style and utility for the antique perfume bottle ...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Two Matching Victorian Celluloid Boxes
Jewelry Box
Glove Box
, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
From the same estate come two American, late 19th century matching Victorian celluloid boxes; typical of that era, they are highly decorated. The top of the jewelry box shows a pretty young lady; incorporating a floral motif with pink roses and a wreath like frame around the subject on a black background. Multiple cream colored stars complete the decor. The lady is very elegantly dressed with a powder blue...
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely and unique figural item consisting of a Kate Greenway influenced Dickens' style figural character which is attached to a small circular tea caddie or jam container that was me...
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Jars
Materials
Silver Plate
You May Also Like
Antique Continental Silver
Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Continental Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case embellished with a gorgeous Enamelled Image on the Front of the Case. This Image shows a subtly erotic image of a woman putting on ...
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Austrian Silver
Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1910
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with a subtle Erotic Theme showing a nude woman glancing in a mirror. This Enamel Case is created using rich, deep colours. The i...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel, Silver
20th Century Austrian Solid Silver
Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Austrian solid silver & hand painted enamel cigarette case. Stunning quality, richly parcel gilt, the cover enamelled with a young nude girl in her bed, surrounded by draped silk sheets...
Category
20th Century Austrian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique German Solid Silver and Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique German solid Silver Cigarette Case with an enamel image on the front cover. This image shows a woman gazing at three lush pink roses with her translucent gown dra...
Category
Early 20th Century German Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
By Marks
Cohen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel cigarette case has a plain square form with rounded corners.
The anterior and posterior covers of this antique silver case are plain and unembellished.
This case is fitted with a plain rounded push fit catch, which when released reveals a concealed secondary cover.
This hinged push fit cover is ornamented with an impressive erotica hot enamel scene depicting a female figure, partially undressed and bathing.
This concealed cover opens to allow access to the hinged compartments.
This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior.
Such concealed antique cases are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique cigarette...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Cigarette case made from alpaca vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Cigarette case made from alpaca vienna around 1920s
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Alpaca
More Ways To Browse
Antique Silver And Enamel
Art Deco Bars For Sale
Art Deco Black Enamel Box
Sterling Silver Cigarette
Enamel And Silver Case
Enamel Cigarette
Antique Cigarette Cases
Enamel Cigarette Case
Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Coverlets
Antique Silver Cigarette Case
Silver Enamel Cigarette Case
Deco Cigarette Case
Antique Silver Paint Box
Enamel Cigarette Art Deco
Art Deco Silver Snuff Boxes
Art Deco Silver Snuff Boxes