Cigarette Case
Cigarette Case
Mexico
Early 19th century
Multicolored gold, diamond; chasing, engraving
6.7 x 4 x 2.9 cm, 62 g
Hallmarks: Forcada, city mark, 20-karat gold mark
An oblong gold box with a hinged lid. The body is decorated with two gold oval medallions – one depicting two people with a flag, the other – a figure in front of a tree, and a relief floral ornament with flowers made of multicolored gold. The clasp is set with a rose-cut diamond.
2860/ДПИ