A exceptionally fine mid 20th century Italian jewelled guilloché enamel gold cigarette case by Faraone
Gold hallmarked & signed Faraone, Milan, Italy
circa 1950s/60s
 
Rectangular with rounded corners, the solid gold body enamelled in translucent yellow over a moiré guilloché ground, within gold borders, with a rose-cut diamond-set thumb-piece, marked inside cover and base
3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.) wide
 
The gem-set solid gold case with a guilloché wave moire pattern covered with a yellow gold translucent enamel of the finest quality, the thumbpiece set with a row of five graduated rose-cut diamonds. The design of this guilloché wave moire pattern cigarette case was popularized by Fabergé at the turn-of-the-century.
 
Faraone
The august Italian house of Faraone was one of the leading luxury jewellers in Italy. Faraone was an elite and exclusive luxury brand supplying aristocratic families, socialites and movie actresses. Tracing its roots back to 1860, Faraone was patronized by a venerated client list comprising many members of the European royalty, aristocratic Italian families including the Savoys, and international celebrities such as Maria Callas. After World War I the company opened its first salon on the Via Montenapoleone in Milan and was celebrated for its exquisite workmanship.
 
In original black silk cover and Faraone Milano box.