Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.

Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.

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Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.

 

The cigarette case is personalized on one side with a gold monogram with the letters T-C-A and the Porfirian Eagle (1898-1916) and on the other side with an engraving of the Juarista Eagle (1867-1887).

 

 

Size: 8 cm L x 6 cm W x 1 cm H

Weight: 65 gr.

 

 

CHARLES BERTRAND MURAT

(1 April 1818 - 9 August 1897) 

 

Charles Murat was an avowed republican. He opposed the rule of Napoleon III and gave some of his time to help with the publishing of a newspaper aimed at the working population. He played an active part in the 1848 revolution and the Seige of Paris. He was a captain in the National Guard.

 

The duration of the Siege of Paris was 19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871. The city was captured by Prussian forces.

During this time Murat organised supplies for some of the population.

 

La Maison Murat:

The high quality and artistry of this maker is well known to most collectors of silver and so it is not surprising that Murat exhibited and won prizes at the 1855 (medaille d'or), 1867,1878 Paris exhibitions, the 1862 London exhibition and the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, which was held in Philadelphia, United States.

Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.
Open image in slideshow, Very rare, Art Nouveau, Silver Cigarette case with mistletoe decorations, pushbutton is signed ( C M ) goldsmith Charles Murat.