Offered is a marvelous antique 1850s American silver and enamel cigarette case depicting in very fine details the portrait of a beautiful young lady with a classical bonnet on her head. The Gorham Manufacturing Company. Is one of the largest Amercian. Manufacturers of sterling and silver-plate. It was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in the year of 1831 by Jabez Gorham, a master craftsman in partnership with Henry L. The firm products were silver spoons of coin silver, combs, jewelry, thimbles, and later larger sterling and silver-plate. This charming American antique silver and enamel cigarette case features the 935 silver purity hallmark visible in the interior. This fine Gorham cigarette case is indeed one-of-a-kind and a great addition to any significant connoisseurs antique cigarette case collection. It is in perfect vintage shape and condition with some minor marks, weighing 89 grams and measuring 8 cm x 8.5 cm x 2 cm. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “sinasantiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Cigarette Case Box
- Region of Origin: United States
- Color: Silver and Multi-color
- Age: 1800-1849
- Primary Material: Silver and Enamel
- Maker: The Gorham Manufacturing Company
- Original/Reproduction: Original
