10-28-200710-28-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2383
October 28, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Erotic Automaton Silver Cigarette Case

Sell one like this
$14,100$12,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2383Location: BoltonDate / Time: October 28, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Erotic Automaton Silver Cigarette Case, late 19th century, with engine-turned top and sides, silver-gilt interior with sprung lock releasing the upper tier that lifts to reveal trichromate amorous metal couple energetically engaged in Arcadian landscape below, activated by two -air cylinder movement, wd. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Keywords

amorous metal couple, wd., Arcadian