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Colman's Mustard Like Grace Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case - W.G. Grace
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Reference: S11066
Period: Victorian
Year: 1896
Silversmith: A & J Zimmerman Ltd
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 1 250.00
Weight: 128 grams
Dimensions: 8.8. cm *7.0 cm
Condition: Excellent, enamel perfect, hinge and clasp good, snug closure. Some small dents to silver case corners. Original gilding excellent.
Description: A fabulous silver and enamel advertising cigarette case, featuring the famous English cricketer W.G. Grace. The case is rectangular, and is beautifully engraved with scrolling foliage, the quality is excellent. The interior is gilded, and has 2 elaborately pierced and engraved arms, both with hinges. The oval enamel plaque features Grace walking down the pavilion steps out to bat, carrying his bat, in striped MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) hat, and the words "Like Grace" across his chest. Spectators can be seen in the background, the colours are superb. Both lid, base and 2 arms are clearly hallmarked, the makers mark A&J.Z is clear on both arms but worn on the case. The image is a very faithful copy of a Colman's Mustard advertising poster, which reads "Colman's Mustard, Like Grace, Heads the Field (see picture), circa 1895. This is a historic poster and image, as it represents the first time a sportsman had been used to advertise a general product. Colman's mustard was founded in 1814, and is one of the oldest known food brands. Dr William Gilbert Grace is remembered as the greatest cricketer ever to play the game, he played 44 seasons from 1865 to 1908, he captained England. He was also a medical practitioner, but also made money from endorsements like this one with Colmans.
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Colman's Mustard Like Grace Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case - W.G. Grace
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Colmans Mustard Like Grace heads the field
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W.G. Grace, cricketer
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Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case - W.G. Grace, engraved reverse
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Gilded silver cigarette case, pierced holders
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Gilded silver cigarette case, hallmarks case and arm
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A & J Zimmerman birmingham silver hallmarks
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W Grace colmans mustard enamel advertising plaque
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Grace cricketer
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