RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE.
In silver (950) with squared base and plain frame. The lid adorned with a pair of stylized wings in yellow gold (750), centered on a rhombus engraved "J.V." [Joseph VUILLEMIN]. [Joseph VUILLEMIN].
Gilded interior, with openwork holding bar, engraved on the reverse of the lid "Gnôme-Rhône croisière d'outremer 1937". Push-button. Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: R.M.
[axe]. Net weight: 180 g. - 10 x 126 x 85 mm.
Wear, scratches, a few minor knocks, slightly warped lid, right inner corner to be re-soldered.
Also included:
- ENGLAND Rectangular cigarette box in plain silver plate (925), with domed lid, figured "J.V". in the left corner.
Wood-lined interior. And bottom lined with green grained leather.
Lion passant, LONDON, letter-date [u] for 1915 and goldsmith's marks: Chas. & Richard COMYNS, a family-run workshop active in London since the mid-19th century.
Repunched with Charançon.
Gross weight: 218 g. - 48.5 x 140 x 95 mm.
Trace of a probable dedication plate on the reverse of the lid, missing. Wear, scratches and a few bumps, lid slightly warped.
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Lot no. 55

RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE. In silver (950) with squared base and plain frame. The lid adorned with a pair of stylized wings in yellow gold (750), centered on a rhombus engraved "J.V." [Joseph VUILLEMIN]. [Joseph VUILLEMIN]. Gilded interior, with openwork holding bar, engraved on the reverse of the lid "Gnôme-Rhône croisière d'outremer 1937". Push-button. Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: R.M. [axe]. Net weight: 180 g. - 10 x 126 x 85 mm. Wear, scratches, a few minor knocks, slightly warped lid, right inner corner to be re-soldered. Also included: - ENGLAND Rectangular cigarette box in plain silver plate (925), with domed lid, figured "J.V". in the left corner. Wood-lined interior. And bottom lined with green grained leather. Lion passant, LONDON, letter-date [u] for 1915 and goldsmith's marks: Chas. & Richard COMYNS, a family-run workshop active in London since the mid-19th century. Repunched with Charançon. Gross weight: 218 g. - 48.5 x 140 x 95 mm. Trace of a probable dedication plate on the reverse of the lid, missing. Wear, scratches and a few bumps, lid slightly warped.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€700
Buyer's premium
26%
RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE. In silver (950) with squared base and plain frame. The lid adorned with a pair of stylized wings in yellow gold (750), centered on a rhombus engraved "J.V." [Joseph VUILLEMIN]. [Joseph VUILLEMIN]. Gilded interior, with openwork holding bar, engraved on the reverse of the lid "Gnôme-Rhône croisière d'outremer 1937". Push-button. Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: R.M. [axe]. Net weight: 180 g. - 10 x 126 x 85 mm. Wear, scratches, a few minor knocks, slightly warped lid, right inner corner to be re-soldered. Also included: - ENGLAND Rectangular cigarette box in plain silver plate (925), with domed lid, figured "J.V". in the left corner. Wood-lined interior. And bottom lined with green grained leather. Lion passant, LONDON, letter-date [u] for 1915 and goldsmith's marks: Chas. & Richard COMYNS, a family-run workshop active in London since the mid-19th century. Repunched with Charançon. Gross weight: 218 g. - 48.5 x 140 x 95 mm. Trace of a probable dedication plate on the reverse of the lid, missing. Wear, scratches and a few bumps, lid slightly warped.
Sale Friday 14 November 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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