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LOT OF TWO CIGARETTE CASES WITH EROTIC ENAMEL PAINTINGS
Late 19th century / early 20th century.
1. Rectangular, long case of silver, stamped 935 and with two unidentified marks. The lid with enamel painting: Depiction of three sirens on rocks, waving to a ship. Inscribed on the lower right Ed. Lossier inv. Probably after a design by Frank Edouard Lossier (Geneva, 1852-1925). With a brown box.
2. Small rectangular case opening onto a secret compartment with an enamel painting depicting a female nude, silver, stamped 925 and marked S & Co. and other unidentified marks.
2. Small rectangular case opening onto a secret compartment with an enamel painting depicting a female nude, silver, stamped 925 and marked S & Co. and other unidentified marks.
17 × 8.5 cm and 9.5 × 7.5 cm.
Provenance: Small private collection of erotica, Geneva.
CHF 300 / 500 | (€ 310 / 520)
Sold for CHF 650 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.