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Your absentee bid for Lot 063 - Antique English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior, Engine-Turned Barleycorn Pattern, "P S" Monogram, Hallmarked with Lion Passant, Stamped "Importe D'Angleterre" And "Nice", Total Weight 204 g was successfully submitted—thank you for bidding with us!
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Lot 063 - Antique English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior, Engine-Turned Barleycorn Pattern, "P S" Monogram, Hallmarked with Lion Passant, Stamped "Importe D'Angleterre" And "Nice", Total Weight 204 g
Lot 063 - Antique English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior, Engine-Turned Barleycorn Pattern, "P S" Monogram, Hallmarked with Lion Passant, Stamped "Importe D'Angleterre" And "Nice", Total Weight 204 g
Lot 063 - Antique English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Gilt Interior, Engine-Turned Barleycorn Pattern, "P S" Monogram, Hallmarked with Lion Passant, Stamped "Importe D'Angleterre" And "Nice", Total Weight 204 g
The interior bears a full set of British hallmarks including a lion passant confirming sterling silver purity, a maker's mark, an assay office mark, and a date letter. The rim is stamped "Nice" and "Importe D'Angleterre" ("Imported from England"), indicating the case was made in England and exported for sale in France.
The case shows tarnish and surface wear consistent with age and use. The hinge and clasp function properly.
This lot is guaranteed to meet or exceed the stated purity. If it does not, the buyer is entitled to a full refund upon return of the merchandise.
Auction Date: 11/12/2026
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