CIGARETTE CASE given by Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy to WC Skinner - End of the 18th century

CIGARETTE CASE given by Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy to WC Skinner

End of the 18th century

Silver and vermeil

H.: 8.5; L.: 9.3 cm

Cigarette case whose interior is engraved with the following words: “A friendly remembrance to Mr. WC Skinner from Princess Lwoff-Paralaghy”, testimony of the present offered by Princess Elisabeth Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy (1863-1923), portrait painter who traveled to the United States from 1896 to WC Skinner (1866-1906).

It is in silver and vermeil with engraved decoration of acanthus leaves and crown, with double hinges and press button, hallmarked, marked "Sterling" three times and numbered 2909.

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