INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A DIAMOND-SET AND ENAMELLED GOLD CIGARETTE CASE
INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, hinged, the front with diamond set floral motifs surrounded by polychrome enamelled floral decoration, the reverse with an enamelled illustration of a lady on a swing with two attendants on green ground, the inside plain gold
2 5/8 x 3 5/8in. (6.5 x 9cm.)

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Lot Essay

The enamelled miniature painting on the reverse of the case is an unusual feature. For another closely comparable late 19th century cigarette case of similar form, gem-setting and enamel decoration, which was formerly in the Al-Thani Collection and sold recently at auction, see Christie's, New York, 19 June 2019, lot 100.

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