CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921) – AN ANTIQUE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, BY GORHAM

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CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921) – AN ANTIQUE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, BY GORHAM
The curved, reeded silver case with applied silver gilt profiles of Enrico Caruso and another gentleman (possibly Heinrich Conried), further enhanced by a diamond set monogram HC for Heinrich Conried, inscribed New York 1906, finished by another silver gilt stylized monogram, possibly EC on reverse of case. With maker's mark for Gorham, marked Sterling and numbered B2649, circa early 20th century. Measuring approximately 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 inches (9.20 x 7.92 cm)

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Enrico Caruso (gifted to:) – Heinrich Conried (Metropolitan Opera General Manager from 1903 to 1908; by descent to his granddaughter:) – Mrs. Donald Balch (gifted by her to the Metropolitan Opera Guild).

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Enrico Caruso was closely associated with the Metropolitan Opera, both in New York, where he was the leading tenor for 18 seasons from 1903, giving 863 performances, and on their tours (including one which took him to San Francisco during the earthquake).

CARUSO, Enrico (1873-1921) – AN ANTIQUE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, BY GORHAM

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