Antique 19th c Black Forest Cigar, Smoker's Cabinet, Stand, Box, German Shepherd French ivory 925 standard for sterling silver)

925 standard for sterling silver)

Raised gold enamel accents and jewel-dots

There is a spit in the wood near each handle mount

so a grand statement

No damage to the heavy gilt ormolu

Antique 19th c Black Forest Cigar, Smoker's Cabinet, Stand, Box, German Shepherd French ivory 925 standard for sterling silver)SO charming! A 19th century smoker's caddy with huge and beautifully carved German Shepherd dog hinged to open for tobacco or cigar storage inside hollowed out pot. An angled server for matches and a brass cup for spent matches and ashes or cigar clippings. This one is superb! Yes, tip of one ear has been chipped ages ago, could be restored quite easily. No other flaws to note. Glass eyes bring him alive, don't they? He's chained, and rests one front