Antique French 18K Gold Mounted Amber Cigarette Holder, Etui Case fox hunt There are some scratches to

There are some scratches to the painting noted across the halos and at the base and at the shoulder of Mary's blue robe

which would mean that Ambroise Mignerot would have designed the piece earlier and then re-introduced it

Displays beautifully showing a nice warm patina

Maker's marks for silversmith Charles Tirbour

concave "cupules" and elongated godrons to create reflections in the wine to better judge its color and clarity

Antique French 18K Gold Mounted Amber Cigarette Holder, Etui Case fox hunt There are some scratches toAntique French 18k gold mounted amber cigarette holder. Beautiful Baltic amber tapered mouthpiece in rich honey color mounted with 18K yellow gold rim. Hallmarked with the French 18K gold standard mark in a form of an eagle's head in use in France from 1838. Housed in the original etui case. In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, there are some indentions to the gold rim. The holder measures 3 5 8" length x