Eggshell Napier USA 1931 Eggshell sterling silver cigarette case
From a private collection of eggshell art deco collectibles.
A Napier, USA, hallmarked and dated 1931, sterling silver cigarette case with eggshell in lacquer pattern.
More info about Napier company here : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier_Company_(jewellery)
113mm 80mm
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 Napier, USA, hallmarked and dated 1931, sterling silver cigarette case with eggshell in lacquer pattern.
More info about Napier company here : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napier_Company_(jewellery)
113mm 80mm
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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