Lot 3
A French Art Deco 18-Karat Gold, Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl and Hardstone Mounted Enamel Cigarette Case
Estimate
$6,000 - $8,000

Sold for $53,125

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A French Art Deco 18-Karat Gold, Diamond, Mother-of-Pearl and Hardstone Mounted Enamel Cigarette Case
Marchak, Paris, Circa 1920
the lid decorated with a Chinoiserie inspired garden scene set within a diamond-inset border on a black and red enamel border and having a diamond-inset thumbpiece.
marked with 18-karat eagle mark on interior, the rim of interior engraved 'Ste. Linzler-Marchak N. 1715'
Width 3 3/8 inches. 
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Condition Report
Total Weight: 3 ozt 13 dwt gross (113.6 g)

In overall good, stable condition. The inlay intact without loss. Some very minor surface scratches to underside. Examination under UV light does not show evidence of restoration to enamel. No other significant condition issues noted. Additional images available upon request. 

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