Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925 Redo a post battle cavalry scene

a post battle cavalry scene

5" deep X 8

The cabinet dates circa 1650 the stand below is from the mid 19th century

Both female figures are draped in Greco-Roman dress and wearing sandals

Antique American Art Deco Sterling Silver Novelty Repoussé Cigarette Box 1925 Redo a post battle cavalry sceneA very good antique American Art Deco repouss decorated Sterling silver novelty cigarette box, circa 1925. The hinged lid is deeply decorated with a repouss work design depicting a dapper dressed gentleman lighting a cigarette, whilst using his hat to shelter the lit match from the wind. Although the silver box was made in the mid 1920s it has an engraved dedication "1916 1941 To Harry and Ella", the base of the box is stamped sterling. Condition of