Description
This cigarette box displays one of the quintessential qualities of chief workmaster Erik Kollin’s craft—mounting superior vessels cut from agate with tasteful gold mounts. This casing is so delicate and finely made that the contents, held inside by a simple yet elegant bar, would almost be visible from the exterior. This particular box is made from a tan tree agate that is reminiscent of a patterned fish or tortoise.
Provenance
Howard Fenno Stirn [1923-2016], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?-2009); The Cleveland Museum of Art (2009-)
Accession Number
2009.23
Medium
tan tree agate with ribbed gold mounts and interior gold cigarette restraints set with cabechon sapphire thumpiece
Dimensions
Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Classification
Miscellaneous
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn