the Art Nouveau silver cigarette case and vesta case side by side
the pair in their case
focused on the pair in their case
the vesta case viewed from the front
the vesta case side on with hinge in focus
the vesta case match striker to the forefront
the vesta case side on with lid thumb-piece to the forefront
the back of the vesta case
the vesta case lid opened
the vesta case lid opened with a view inside the case
the French hallmarks and makers marks to the vesta case
the front of the cigarette case viewed at an angle
the bottom of the cigarette case to the forefront
a side on view the cigarette case with push catch to forefront
a side on view of the cigarette case with hinge to forefront
the back of the cigarette case
the French hallmarks and makers marks to the cigarette case
the cigarette case opened to reveal the gilt wash interior
the case that holds the cigarette case and vesta case
the broken clasp on the outer case

French Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case and Vesta Case Set

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Description: - A French Art Nouveau silver cigarette case and vesta case set by Charles Murat. The cigarette case and vesta case are both of oblong form with hinged cover, embossed throughout with sprigs of mistletoe; the cigarette case with gilt-wash interior. The set are stored in their original case which is signed 'Mon Barbreau Vivier Luc Angouleme'

Assay: - .800 Boar small guarantee mark (used between 1838 - 1962).

Date: - Circa 1900.

Engraving: - Unengraved.

Maker: - Stamped with the 1897 registered maker’s mark "CM and a mulberry with two leaves", for Charles Murat.

Measurement: - Cigarette case: 7.0cm (width) x 8.4cm (length) x 1.4cm (depth). Vesta case: 3.4cm (width) x 4.6cm (length) x 1.0cm (depth). (1 inch = 25.4mm)

Weight: - 101.4 grams (combined weight).

Condition: - The hinges both work well and close tightly. There are no splits, damage or repairs. Light surface marks, scratches, and tarnishing commensurate with age. Internal elastic bands to the cigarette case are slightly worn and perishing. The case that contains the set is a little worn around the edges, and its outer clasp is damaged, meaning it does not close as intended. Please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Item No: - 1866_mct1.

Customs and import taxes: - Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. 

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