An early 20^th century Austrian 935 standard silver, enamel and agate cigarette case, Vienna by BF, Brüder Frank, import marks for London 1927 by George Stockwell, retailed by Alfred Dunhill

Of rectangular form the hinged lid inset with an agate panel, with a plique-à-jour enamel surround of stylised floral forms, edged in opaque white enamel fillet. The base and sides in translucent reddish-orange guilloche enamel. Gilt interior. Austrian marks and and import marks to base and lid, the lid also engraved Dunhill, London, Made Abroad.

Length – 8.2 cm / 3.5 inches

Weight – 153 grams / 4.92 ozt