{"product_id":"antique-victorian-sterling-silver-cigarette-case-m-h-meyer-ltd-birmingham-circa-1896-engraved-foliate-monogram-gilt-interior","title":"Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cigarette Case — M H Meyer Ltd, Birmingham, circa 1896 | Engraved Foliate, Monogram, Gilt Interior","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb late Victorian sterling silver cigarette case by \u003cstrong\u003eM H Meyer Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, circa 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the front and back are decorated with dense all-over engraved foliate scrollwork — classic Victorian ornament — with a shaped cartouche to the front bearing a hand-engraved script monogram. The interior is gilt, and the case opens and closes crisply on a secure push-button catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e maker’s mark MHM (M H Meyer Ltd), Birmingham anchor assay mark, lion passant for sterling silver, and W date letter for 1896 — all crisp and legible inside the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. The engraving is sharp, the hinge is tight, the catch snaps shut securely and the gilt interior is bright. Light surface wear consistent with age; no splits, no repairs noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: M H Meyer Ltd, Birmingham\u003cbr\u003eDate: circa 1896 (late Victorian)\u003cbr\u003eMetal: Sterling silver, gilt interior\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: All-over engraved foliate scrollwork, script monogram cartouche\u003cbr\u003eMarks: MHM maker’s mark, Birmingham anchor, lion passant, W date letter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide shipping on this item — no minimum order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Regency Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71479387291901,"sku":"MHM-1896","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/5820\/3645\/files\/cig-case-mirror-front.webp?v=1791298376","url":"https:\/\/royalregencyjewelry.com\/fr\/products\/antique-victorian-sterling-silver-cigarette-case-m-h-meyer-ltd-birmingham-circa-1896-engraved-foliate-monogram-gilt-interior","provider":"Royal Regency Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}