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Source Description
Henry Walters purchased this cigarette case in Paris. The style, which recalls similar items by Fabergé, was popular at the time. This object shows obvious signs of use; it was functional and personal, rather than a museum piece.
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Document identity
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26094
label
Cigarette Case in the Style of Fabergé with the Initials of Henry Walters
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Source metadata
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object
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title
Cigarette Case in the Style of Fabergé with the Initials of Henry Walters
description
Henry Walters purchased this cigarette case in Paris. The style, which recalls similar items by Fabergé, was popular at the time. This object shows obvious signs of use; it was functional and personal, rather than a museum piece.
provenance
Purchased by Henry Walters, Paris, 1920s. Inherited by Laura Delano, after 1931; given to Walters Art Musuem, 1972.
date
1920-1931
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CC0
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en
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cigarette boxes
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import
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cm
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1.7
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8
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7.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 11/16 × W: 1/8 × D: 2 15/16 in. (1.7 × 8 × 7.5 cm)
Source extras
inscriptions
[Maker's mark] horizontal lozenge with LR and a rose between the initials; [Assay mark] two eagle stamps; [Initials] HW
med
green jade with ruby inlay and gold
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33853
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