Art Deco 14k Gold Cigarette Holder German She was being offered as

She was being offered as a sacrifice to Poseidon who had sent the sea serpent Cetus to punish her mother

with stunning detail and execution

A classic late Victorian fancy-link guard chain dating from the 1880s

and the original glass locket compartment remains intact underneath the head (so the memento/keepsake is worn

It remains complete with original bail

Art Deco 14k Gold Cigarette Holder German She was being offered asDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 Supremely elegant Art Deco period cigarette cheroot holder fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold with original bakelite early plastic mouthpiece and suede carry case. The hexagonal profile flares out dramatically towards the opening for the cigarette, and it remains in great overall condition. MEASUREMENTS Length: 11. 6cm Width at end: 1. 4cm WEIGHT 7. 5g MARKS Stamped 14k CONDITION Very good, some wear to the mouthpiece