-Birks 1925 Canada Art Deco Enameled Cigarette Case In 925 Sterling Silver
Art deco enamel case box designed by A. Wilcox for Maison Birks.
Beautiful case box, created in England at the silversmith workshop of A. Wilcox back in the 1925. This stunning and rare box has been crafted for the Canadian jewelry house of Maison Birks, in a rectangular shape with geometric art deco patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Completely decorated with engine turning guilloche design and embellished with geometric elements decorated with black and red enamel. This is an especially very fine example for the collector, or a wonderful gift for someone special.
Weight: 75.70 Grams, (48.53 Dwt).
Measurements: 82.5 mm by 58 mm by 10 mm (3.25 x 2.28 x 0.39 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the retailer mark, the mark for the assay of the .925 silver and signed, "STERLING BIRKS".
Maison Birks
The Maison Birks, was a jewelry company founded in Canada as a Henry Birks & Sons in 1879. They still remains as one of the most popular jewelry companies in Canada for their remarkable and recognizable designs. Their most iconic 1960's designer was Walter Schluep and Antonio Cavelti. Birks Group traces its origins to the opening by Henry Birks of a small jewelery shop in Montreal in 1879. With an investment of CAD$3,000, Henry Birks opened in 1879 a small jewelery shop on Saint James Street in the heart of Montreal's financial and commercial district. In 1893, Birks entered into a partnership with his three sons (William, John and Gerald), and the name of the firm became Henry Birks and Sons. As the focus of Montreal's commercial Centre moved northward towards Saint Catherine Street, the Birks store moved to new premises on Phillips Square in 1894, where the company still maintains a store and corporate offices. Starting in 1901, Birks oversaw the expansion of the company across Canada, with stores opening in the country's largest cities. In some cases, it bought local jewelers, adding its name to the local one (the Birks store in Toronto was Birks-Ryrie and the one in Winnipeg was Birks-Dingwall). The store on Phillips Square in Montreal opened in 1907. In 1934, Birks received a Royal Warrant of Appointment. In December 1934, Birks opened its first store in Vancouver.[3] In 1954, the first Canadian shopping Centre opened in Dorval and Birks is the first to open a jewelry store within a shopping center. In 1953, Henry Birks and Sons bought out Roden Bros. Ltd., a company that produced silver hollowware, flatware, cut crystal, and medals.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.
Condition: The overall condition of this case is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the enamels. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D072323AMCJ/2.445
