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Lot 479
Full Lot Description
An Edwardian silver and enamel hidden panel cigarette case, of rounded and curved rectangular form, the plain exterior opening to reveal a concealed enamel panel depicting a nude female seated on rocks by the sea and drying herself with a towel. Hallmarked Abrahams Brothers, Birmingham 1905. Measuring 3.25" (8cm) by 3.5" (9cm), gross weight 6.13 ozt (190.7 grams).
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Condition Report
<li>Displaying some general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use.
<li>The exterior with several surface dints and bumps, especially notable to the plain front of the case where there is a central patch of deep surface nicks or little gouges and further similar marks to other parts.
<li>Both hinged covers appear in working order and it closes securely; however it can be quite difficult to open and the push button needs to be pressed very firmly.
<li>The enamel panel displays some minor surface nicks and scratches, also some minor chips and nibbles to a bottom corner and a small loss to the edge near to a top corner.
<li>All hallmarks and part hallmarks located to interior and these all clear and legible, maker's mark a little distorted to one edge; also with elastic strap present.
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