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Reference: S11537
Period: George V
Year: 1936
Silversmith: Lutz & Weiss
Place: Pforzheim
Price: $ 700.00
Weight: 173 grams
Dimensions: 11.7 cm by 8.3 cm
Condition: Very good, no dents, clasp, hinge and closure all in excellent condition, snug closure. Some slight loss of enamel on 3 letters, the R in Garmisch and the CH in Kirchen. Light scratches from use. Interior gilding in very good condition.
Description: A German sterling silver cigarette case, made in 1936 to commemorative the Winter Olympics held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, which at the time was under Nazi rule. The Cigarette case in the usual rectangular shape, with a slight curve on both sides, with a push button clasp. The case is planished (hand hammered) in Arts & Crafts style on both sides, and is very pleasing quality, it is a pleasure to hold and use. The front is engraved with the 5 Olympic rings, with "GARMISCH - PARTENKIRCHEN 1936" below, this is filled with black enamel, note the slight enamel loss on 3 letters. The interior is gilded, and is engraved with previous owners name "T. BOSCH". The case is clearly hallmarked with 4 hallmarks, all on the clasp, they include German moon and crown, makers mark LW entwined in a shield for Lutz & Weiss, 925 and STERLING standard marks. The winter Olympics were held in February 1936, this was followed by the summer Olympics in Berlin in July 1936 (the last time the winter and summer Olympics were held in the same country). Although efforts were made to boycott the event due to Germany's anti-semitic regime, no member nations boycotted, and 49 countries participated. 17 winter events were held, including a number a ski and skating events, but also bobsleigh and ice hockey. Norway won the overall winter games with 7 gold medals, Switzerland won the bobsleigh, and Great Britain beat Canada in the ice hockey finals. We are not sure if this cigarette case was sold at the event as a souvenir, or if it was perhaps a corporate gift, for example a gift to the organizing committee or visiting dignitary. Lutz & Weiss Silberwarenfabriek was founded in 1882 in Pforzheim.
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