Motoring themed cigarette cases (4)

Bugatti: a large Sterling silver cigarette case with engraved scene of a Bugatti racing car from the front, at speed, with applied circular Bugatti badge in the corner, heightened in red enamel, most likely a special commission, with bespoke claret leather fitted cigarette case.

Length: 6 inches (15 cms)

REFERENCE: 5414
Price Code: SOLD

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James Dixon and Sons: ‘Pneu Pirelli’ a stylish engine-turned cigarette case in Sterling silver, hallmarked Birmingham, 1934, with applied enamelled plaque depicting a car at speed advertising the world famous tyre manufacturer. With cartouche engraved ‘RBS’, complete with a fitted red leather presnattion case.

Length: 3½ inches (9 cms)

REFERENCE: 5466
Price Code: SOLD

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Pneus Jenatzy: A beautiful and exceptionally rare enamel cigarette case, circa 1903, with an applied enamel scene painted by Georges Gaudy (b.1872) after the ‘Pneus Jenatzy’ poster of the same year, depicting Camille Jenatzy at the wheel of his 90-horsepower Mercedes in the 1903 Coupe Gordon Bennet. Belgian, 1903. In a fitted Claret-leather presentation case.

‘Pneus Jenazy’ poster reference: 1867

Length: 3½ inches (8.5 cms)

REFERENCE: 5468
Price Code: SOLD

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F. Zwickl: a magnificent Sterling silver and enamel cigarette case depicting a classic stylized Art Deco Salmson racing car in scarlet, the reverse with vertical lines of engine turning, and foliate borders to each end on both sides. Signed in the enamel F. Zwickel, Austrian circa 1928. With bespoke fitted presentation case.

Length: 4½ inches (11 cm)

REFERENCE: 5400
Price Code: SOLD

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