An early 20th century Austrian 900 standard silver and enamel novelty cigarette case, Vienna circa 1910 by Alexander Sturm (active 1885-1915)

An early 20^th century Austrian 900 standard silver and enamel novelty cigarette case, Vienna circa 1910 by Alexander Sturm (active 1885-1915)

Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the front with a painted enamel scene of a horse’s head bridled against a white guilloche enamel ground. Push button release. Gilt interior. Assay marks, stamped 28065.

Length – 9 cm / 3.5 inches

Weight – 179 grams / 5.75 inches