A CONTINENTAL 18 CARAT GOLD SQUARE CIGARETTE CASE, POST 1864 FRENCH IMPORT MARKS

A CONTINENTAL 18 CARAT GOLD SQUARE CIGARETTE CASE POST 1864 FRENCH IMPORT MARKS, CIRCA 1910 Linear decorated with a cabochon ruby thumbpiece, engraved E beneath a coronet and dated 14th July 1910 Size/dimensions: 7.7cm square Gross weight: 105.1 gramsThe initial and coronet for ELPHINSTONE, barons Elphinstone of Scotland.Condition Report: This has a steel catch and rubber retaining band, dented belowIn our opinion the steel catch is original to the case. Signs of led solder to the back of the pin.The band is to retain cigarettes, but has perished and we would recommend replacingDents are minorEngraving crispLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer