Japanese Engraved Cigarette Case Gilt Accents Sterling Silver 1930

Japanese sterling silver long rectangle form cigarette case, decorated with bright cut engraved depictions on the both sides, accented with gilding. Front side features geisha figure and fan form motifs with depictions of mount Fuji, Buddha and Japanese architecture. Reverse side represents the map of Japan with the largest cities marked. Inside the case, there is an engraved inscription "Harry E. Todd" as well as Japanese characters below. c. 1930-1940. This impressive case is 6 1/2" long, 3 1/4" wide, 3/8" thick and weighs 215 grams or 7 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.