Sale 7524
London
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12 - 13 December 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,750
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A FRENCH GEM-SET GOLD AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., WITH ENGLISH IMPORT MARKS FOR GEORGE STOCKWELL, LONDON, 1921 Oblong, the hinged cover and base each with alternating white enamel and gold stripes, applied with a band of square-cut sapphires and a diamond thumbpiece, marked inside cover and base, further stamped 'TIFFANY & CO. LONDON' and '54890' 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) long gross weight 3 oz. (96 gr.)
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