Georg Adam Scheid G.A.S. - Cigarette case - .935 silver

Antique Art Nouveau silver cigarette case with enamel (violet carnation) – Georg Adam Scheid (G.A.S.), Vienna, circa 1901 – Aristocratic provenance Description: Offered for sale is an exceptionally fine antique cigarette case from Vienna’s Art Nouveau period, circa 1901. The front features a stylish violet carnation rendered in masterful enamel painting. The interior is elegantly gilded and bears a splendid engraving reading “Sylvester 1901.” along with the initials “M.M.” and “H.B.” beneath an aristocratic count’s coronet. Manufacturer: Georg Adam Scheid (Vienna), hallmarked with the maker’s mark ⁠G.A.S.⁠ Material: 900 silver (coin silver, stamped ⁠900⁠), finely gilded inside Period: Art Nouveau (circa 1901) Hallmarks/stamps: ⁠900⁠, ⁠G.A.S.⁠, maker’s and assay marks Condition: Attractive historic original condition, with age-related patina inside and age-appropriate wear/chips along the enamel edge (see detail photos), which enhance its authentic character. 8.5 × 5.5 cm and weighs 107 g

Estimation:700€

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