A magnificent dual-use set, all original from the leather covered wood etui or hinged case, to the matching set of smoker's tools within. Finest amber and 18k gold larger holder for cigars and a smaller matching ebony and 18k gold holder for cheroot or regular sized typical cigarette (eagle's head profile French guarantee marks on both, 18k gold). Finest set we've had in ages, neither seems to have ever been put to use. Clean, no bite marks at the mouthpiece, no dents to the gold and no damage to the old case. Full measurements are noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type, these would date c.1890-1920s. There's really nothing to report by way of a flaw, appear to have never been used. 18k gold bands are undamaged, no dents. The French guarantee mark for 18k gold is the profile of eagle's head, and it appears on each one. No way to weigh the gold, but these are not super-thin - the French luxury sets never were.
