| Brand | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Antique | Yes |
| Pattern | Horse |
| Composition | Sterling Silver |
| Product | Cigarette/ Vesta Cases |
| Style | Antique |
| Material | Solid Silver |
| Age | 1900-1940 |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Check the listing for details. 1917 Birmingham Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel Horse Panel. Made in United Kingdom. Listed at 2020.35 USD. A fine British sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1917, featuring a beautifully painted enamel panel depicting a galloping bay horse in an English country landscape. The horse is confidently rendered with strong movement and anatomy, set against a soft pastoral background of rolling hills, fencing, trees, and sky, giving the panel the character of a miniature painting. The enamel panel appears original and contemporaneous with the case. It is correctly set and flush within the silver frame, with no visible signs of later fitting, re-soldering, filing, or secondary mounting. Under ultraviolet examination, there is no fluorescence associated with later restoration, adhesives, or modern reworking. Condition is excellent. The enamel is free from cracks, chips, or notable wea.