Property from an Estate, Chicago and Savannah

Description:

9 Metal and Mother-of-Pearl Table Articles, comprising a mother of pearl cigarette case (some chips, cracks on spine) a mother of pearl and gilt metal compact marked 'Elgin American Made in USA,' another compact, black and gold with rose on top, also marked 'Elgin American,' 3 mille feuille frames, one small and oval, unmarked, one arched, marked 'Made in Italy,' the largest rectangular, marked 'Italy,' all with floral decorated borders a gold framed miniature of a woman on paper, signed 'Avra' right and mounted as a pin (frame backing separated), and two small boxes, one stone and sterling, stamped with marks including '925 Mexico' on the bottom and a gilt metal decorative box with star patterns and marked 'Toledo' on the bottom.

Measurements: Height: of cigarette case, 3 7/8 in. x Width: 2 3/4 in. x Depth: 3/8 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, some general wear, see description.

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