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Boxed Indian Silver Cigarette Case

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$185$150
Auction: Discovery - 2733TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 12, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Boxed Indian Silver Cigarette Case, unmarked, "SILVER" scratched to inside, with repousse decoration to lid of a farmer plowing a field with an elephant, palm trees, and a hut in the landscape, reverse not decorated, in original fitted box from Satrandas Dhalamal Jewellers, 12-J Park Street, Calcutta, lg. 3 7/8, wd. 3 1/4 in., approx. 4.4 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

Good condition, fabric/elastic strip that holds cigarettes in place torn. No losses to silver. Minor scratches to back. Clasp closes securely.


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Calcutta