#5 french Eggshell and lacquer cigarette case
From a private collection of eggshell art deco collectibles.
A french eggshell and lacquer cigarette case.
Metal untested. Marked made in France. Silversmith hallmark (seems to be HA)
Large size. A tiny lacquer chip on back (underneath. Not on the top)
126mm 86mm
These Eggshell cases are very hard to find. Most often you can find on the marked lacquered or painted metal cases. But rarely with eggshell inlaids.
Eggshell collectible were in the 1930's very desirable luxury items. Most famous makers were Jean Dunand, Paul Brand or Gerard Sandoz.
Very often cases made by famous eggshell and lacquer artists were not signed (sometimes on the market with apocryphal signature) . Only the metal maker is clearly identifiable.
A french eggshell and lacquer cigarette case.
Metal untested. Marked made in France. Silversmith hallmark (seems to be HA)
Large size. A tiny lacquer chip on back (underneath. Not on the top)
126mm 86mm
These Eggshell cases are very hard to find. Most often you can find on the marked lacquered or painted metal cases. But rarely with eggshell inlaids.
Eggshell collectible were in the 1930's very desirable luxury items. Most famous makers were Jean Dunand, Paul Brand or Gerard Sandoz.
Very often cases made by famous eggshell and lacquer artists were not signed (sometimes on the market with apocryphal signature) . Only the metal maker is clearly identifiable.
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