$14,100
Erotic Automaton Silver Cigarette Case, late 19th century, with engine-turned top and sides, silver-gilt interior with sprung lock releasing the upper tier that lifts to reveal trichromate amorous metal couple energetically engaged in Arcadian landscape below, activated by two -air cylinder movement, wd. 3 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-10-28