Rare Cigar And Pyrogen Case (?) In Sterling Silver, Chinese Decor. Double Compartments.

Superb silver cigar case with double compartments.

It is most likely a Chinese work from the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century, intended for export to European countries.

The case is rectangular in shape, affecting the shape of the cigars contained.

The case opens on both ends. The first compartment allows you to store six cigars.
The second, smaller compartment was probably intended to hold matches.

The entire case is covered with a magnificent sinic decoration of characters moving among foliage, flowers and fruits. There we find a man kneeling in front of a lady with a parasol, two children playing, a man picking fruit for a woman, a man blowing smoke forming a chimera, birds evoking phoenixes, a pavilion, etc.
The lids are decorated with a bust of a man.

A frieze of pearls highlights the opening of each compartment.

The case is not hallmarked but has been touchstone tested.

Superb case, very richly decorated with an interesting double lid construction.

4.9 x 3.4 cm
14cm long

109 grams


Very good state. Small scratches from use.

Hand delivery in Paris or sending by insured Colissimo.

France: 15€
Europe: 20€
World: €35