Description

Art Deco Shagreen cigarette box with ivory edging and round finger tab to aid opening. The shagreen is vibrant in colour with very little fading which tends to happen over time subject to light.

The Shagreen box interior is lined in cedar wood which helps keep tobacco fresh. Some staining to the interior.

Shagreen is leather made from sharkskin or the skin of a Stingray. This type of Shagreen was first made popular by Jean-Claude Galluchat (d1774) a master leatherworker in the Court of Louis XV in France. It became a fashion amongst the French aristocracy and later throughout Europe. Shagreen is derived from the French word “Chagrin”.

Important information below.

If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell or Ivory pieces you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 30 working days to arrive at our office. Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.