Vintage Cartier 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cigarette Case.

Unusual.

Case measures:   4  1/2″  x   3″   x    3/8 “.

Inside of the case there is a attached 14 karat yellow gold “T” bar to hold the cigarettes in place.

On the back of the front panel: Hand engraved:

” To ayong  SQUIER,

Aloveyere and a lusty batcheler

Withlokkes curled they were leyed in presse.

Of twenty yeer of age he was, I gesse.

Syngynge he was or floytynge, al the day;

He was as fresh as is the month of May.

From

His very good Friend

HUNT

JUNE 13, 1948 ”   with a hand engraved  gentleman horse rider.

The front and back cover are line designed.

Engraving Initial plate on front top left side measuring  3/4 ”  x   3/8 “.

Beautiful case, but it has been loved, a few dins and scratches on case.

Still elegant.

Wear commensurate with age and use.

Push button open and close.

Stamped inside rim  ” CARTIER  14KT   93 ”

Case weighs 3.68 ounces.

Circa  1940’s

Maker:  Cartier