Lot 904 , A cased 1930s Art Deco Asprey & Co engine turned silver and two colour enamel compact and matching cigarette case, compact 3in.

A cased 1930's Art Deco Asprey & Co engine turned silver and two colour enamel compact and matching cigarette case, of square and rectangular form with canted corners and both with carved coral and marcasite set appliqués and interior inscriptions, Birmingham, 1933, in Asprey fitted box, compact 3in.
Estimate £200-300

Cigarette case- The red enamel in the bottom right corner has a small chip. There are some very minor nicks and scratches to the black enamel, conducive with age and use. There is an interior personal inscription. Marks clear.
Compact- Top right hand red enamel panel has a large chip. Again some very minor surface scratches and nicks to the enamel in line with age and use. The case back has a couple of minor dings. Marks clear.
Box has some scuff marks around the edges and one large mark on the front side.


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Sold for £750