Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.2 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Cigarette Case

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox (American, 1887 - 1968)

MakerMade by Collins & Cook (English)

Date1903-1960

Medium18 karat gold and diamonds

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2in. (8.3 x 7 x 1.3cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1986.213.2

DescriptionGold cigarette case in rectangular, hipped shape with a plain exterior and applied disk engraved "B.F.A." tied with two pendant diamonds, and a blue cabochon stone inset in thumb piece. Case is marked on the interior with symbols for date and place of manufacture (1903, Chester, England), for maker (C & C for Collins and Cook) and for karat weight (18).

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesDate Note: The date mark on the interior of the gold case indicates it was made in 1903 (when Beatrice Fox would have been sixteen years old); however, the monogram on the disk, "B.F.A." suggests a date after April 15, 1911, the date of Beatrice Fox's marriage to George Auerbach. The monogram may have been added at a later date. (Blakelock 11/20/2008)

Status

Not on view