One of the wonderful things about an antique object is that it can retain a compelling charm despite the fact that its purpose has become more or less obsolete. (Inkwells and pocket watches, for instance, or ultra-elaborate place-settings that require a keen familiarity of Emily Post to navigate.) What's even better is when you discover a new practical use for an object from an past era. This is why I adore antique silver cigarette cases. Now, I'm no more likely to pack one full of unfiltered Lucky Strikes as I am to throw on a flapper dress and hit a gin-joint, but I do love using an antique silver cigarette case as a holder for my business cards or as a discreet place to stash my cash and credit cars for a night on the town.
For the industrious businessman or businesswoman in your life, consider this beautifully cast, chased, and repousse Russian silver cigarette case with the “Personification of Industry” on the hinged lid. The interior is silver gilt, the base of the interior is hallmarked with the maker’s mark “AA”, and the kokoshnik mark for pieces made in Moscow in the 84 zolotnik standard from 1908-1917. For more information on this gorgeous case, click here.
Nelson and Nelson carries a beautiful assortment of antique silver cigarette cases. Classier than a wallet and and more substantial than a money clip, these silver cases are historical attention-grabbers with a practical bent--and a wonderful holiday gift idea to boot.
For the industrious businessman or businesswoman in your life, consider this beautifully cast, chased, and repousse Russian silver cigarette case with the “Personification of Industry” on the hinged lid. The interior is silver gilt, the base of the interior is hallmarked with the maker’s mark “AA”, and the kokoshnik mark for pieces made in Moscow in the 84 zolotnik standard from 1908-1917. For more information on this gorgeous case, click here.
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