Art Deco ivory and guilloche enamel on silver cigarette holder in original fitted case. Made in Austria 1920's.
Measures 4 1/4inches long.
Long, elegant and finely carved ivory mouthpiece. Attached to a finely flaring trumpet form in silver with guilloche enamel decoration of a strong Art Deco design.
The surface is divided into rectangles and blocks, reminiscent of a Piet Mondriaan painting. Each block is outlined by thick black borders and coloured in a different coloured enamel, some with further geometric subdivisions. The enamelling is of the highest quality and the design is a rare example of true Art Deco Design. There is one spot near the join between metal and ivory where the enamel is worn, which does not interfere with the design. Otherwise, no damage.
The holder comes in it's orginal fitted case, much like a miniature violin case. Inside is velvet and silk lined. Outside is embossed Made in AUSTRIA.

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