What are the markings on a silver cigarette case?
Other markings require a guide to define because silversmiths used personal stamps and marks to indicate that they were the maker. Silversmiths also often dated the piece with the year in which it was made.
What kind of silver is in a Russian cigarette case?
Cigarette case silver premium class 84 VChK OGPU. Royal Russia. 875 sterling silver cigarette case. USSR 1927-1940. very rare, vintage. RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE FABERGE (?)
What does JC stand for in makers marks?
See also JC over GWS (Singleton & Cole Ltd) Book mark, button hook, cigarette holder case, cuff links, hat pin, napkin ring, scent bottle, spoon, vesta If this is Lowe’s mark it may not have been registered at Birmingham – note it is overstamped on another mark Condiments, fork, knife rest, napkin ring, salt, spoon, tea strainer, toast rack
How can you tell the age of a cigarette case?
When examining a cigarette case to approximate its age and value, look for a stamp or brand on the piece. Not every piece will be marked, and some older pieces may have the mark worn away, but such marks offer good clues to the country of origin. Look and feel for a mark around the back, edges and interior of the piece.
Other markings require a guide to define because silversmiths used personal stamps and marks to indicate that they were the maker. Silversmiths also often dated the piece with the year in which it was made.
Cigarette case silver premium class 84 VChK OGPU. Royal Russia. 875 sterling silver cigarette case. USSR 1927-1940. very rare, vintage. RUSSIAN SOLID SILVER ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE FABERGE (?)
When examining a cigarette case to approximate its age and value, look for a stamp or brand on the piece. Not every piece will be marked, and some older pieces may have the mark worn away, but such marks offer good clues to the country of origin. Look and feel for a mark around the back, edges and interior of the piece.
What are the different types of cigarette cases?
There are two general categories of antique and vintage cigarette cases. The first is the case designed for home use. In the late 19th century, Fabergé made rounded sterling silver cases with delicately worked surfaces and a slender row of tiny rose diamonds on the case’s thumb piece.
