Elgin Am Mfg Co Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Description

Elgin Am Mfg Co Sterling Silver Cigarette Case;
Up for sale is the sterling silver cigarette case made by Elgin American Mfg Co, dated early 20
th
century. The case in an Art Deco style is decorated with floral motifs all around at the inside and outside of the edges. The surfaces of the exterior and interior are designed with different geometric patterns, respectively
.
A monogram with the initials “SSH” is engraved in a lozenge diagram on the exterior. Inside the case is marked “Elgin Am. Mfg.
Co.”,
“Sterling Silver” and “Made in U.S.A.” on the spring hinge-operated clasp on one side, and “Sterling” on the other side, separately. The cigarette case may also be used as business card holder.
Elgin American Manufacturing Company (EAM), established in 1989, was a subsidiary of the Illinois Watchcase Company. The main objective of the EAM was to make novelty and vanity items including lockets, cigarette cases, charms, pins, buttons and other articles. As a major manufacturer of compacts and vanity cases since the 1920’s, the demand for their products seemed, at the time, to have no end.
Measures: 3 5/8” long x 3” wide x 5/16” thick; Weight, 3.3 oz (93.5 grams).
Condition: Very good, clean and polished; the case opens and closes well with perfect closure on; downside of the monogram, a slight dent is to the right edge.
Shipment
: Our items
can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we use FedEx or USPS for all US domestic and USPS for all international shipment. The shipping fee taken by Postal Service is an estimate based on the size, weight and insurance of the item. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we will be happy to return the balance per the postage receipt through PayPal.
Return
: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.
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