Antique 14K Yellow Gold Cigarette Case Guilloché Engraved Monogram 72g Art Deco

Antique 14K Solid Yellow Gold Cigarette Case — American Art Deco, Circa 1920s–1940s

A handsome and substantial antique cigarette case crafted entirely in solid 14-karat yellow gold, representing the finest tradition of American luxury goldsmithing from the Art Deco period.

Exterior Design: Both faces are completely covered in deeply executed engine-turned guilloché in a bold herringbone chevron basket-weave pattern — a labor-intensive machine-engraving technique that creates a luminous, light-catching surface. The four corners are adorned with individually hand-engraved acanthus leaf and floral scroll cartouches, framing the central design beautifully. The center of the primary face features a prominent engraved oval reserve with a stylized interlocked monogram or Chinese-inspired Double Happiness motif — a highly fashionable decorative element in American Art Deco work of this period. The spine features a classically American reeded/ribbed hinge bar.

Interior: Both interior halves are lined with a fine diamond-point guilloché pattern. The standout feature is the magnificent pierced and figural solid gold spring clip retainer — an ornately cut gold divider used to hold cigarettes securely, combining function with artistry. This type of elaborate interior clip is a hallmark of high-grade American gold cases.

Hallmarks: Clearly stamped "14K" on the interior wall, consistent with American hallmarking standards.

Weight & Metal: At 72 grams of 14K gold, the intrinsic melt value alone exceeds $6,300 at current gold prices, making this an exceptional value for the collector.