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Ladies Brass Cigarette Case - Austro Hungarian

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Austro-Hungarian

c. 1867 - 1918

Subcollections

Smoking Accessories

Overview

Thin, rectangular in shape. Ornate lid, hinged metal case with clasp. Inside lid is gilded.

Historical information

Austria-Hungary (also known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire) was a massive constitutional dual monarchy in Central Europe that existed from 1867 to 1918. Formed by the union of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary, it collapsed at the end of World War I

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.169

Item type

Accessories

Objects

Themes

People

Social History

Material

Metal

Weight

40 g

Inscriptions and markings

No markings

Contextual information

A small thin metal cigarette case that could be stored in a lady's handbag or purse. Produced during the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (c. 1867–1918), these highly collectible pieces are renowned for their fine craftsmanship, blending elaborate metalwork, colorful enameling, and gemstones.

Keywords

Cigarette Case

Year

c. 1867 - 1918

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 23 June, 2026

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