{"product_id":"894872","title":"Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cheroot Case — Repoussé Woodland Scene, Gilt Interior","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hinged sterling silver cheroot case, heavy in the hand at 103.1 grams, with a repoussé scene raised across the lid in genuine high relief — figures dancing in a woodland clearing beneath flowering branches, irises at their feet, a group of onlookers in the far distance. The whole panel is held in a scrolled Rococo-revival cartouche with shell and palmette corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen it and the inside is entirely \u003cstrong\u003egilt\u003c\/strong\u003e, warm gold against the silver, with the Rococo scrollwork carried right through to the interior walls and sprung retaining straps on both sides. It is \u003cstrong\u003ehallmarked\u003c\/strong\u003e inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces like this were made to be taken out and admired. It works as a card case or a pocket case for anything small and precious, and it sits beautifully on a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of a kind — we have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling Silver, gilt interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 103.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: High-relief repoussé figural scene, Rococo-revival cartouche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Fully gilt, sprung retaining straps, hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Code: 894872\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fills the palm of the hand — see the photograph. Exact measurements on request: call or text 504-908-0011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the hallmarks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior is hallmarked. We are happy to read the marks out for you and photograph them close up before you buy — just ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold interior solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is gilding over sterling silver, which is how these cases were made — the gold wash protected the silver from tarnishing on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolish only the outside, with a soft cloth. Never polish or dip the gilt interior — the gilding is thin and polishing wears it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem 894872 · David’s Antiques \u0026amp; Jewelry, French Quarter, New Orleans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DavidsAntiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303567106166,"sku":"1126600DA1895O894872","price":947.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1462\/0578\/files\/894872casesterlingsilverwithdepictedrelifwork_1.png?v=1794160079","url":"https:\/\/davidsnola.com\/products\/894872","provider":"David's Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}