An early 20th century bi-colour Gold and enamel Case

A rectangular vanity case or box, with bi-color gold and green translucent enamel. The decoration presents an alternation of gold bands and enamel bands of translucent green color revealing a guilloché. The box reveals three compartments probably to contain cigarettes and matches. Each part is framed by a frieze of white enamel and has thumpiece set with diamonds. The main compartment is adorned with a circular A.S monogram set with diamonds.
Work from the beginning of the 20th century probably for the Russian market.
L: 4.25in. (10.8cm) / W: 1.96in. (5cm) / H: 0.59in. (1.5cm).
Weight: 6.59in. (187 g).
18 k. Owls