{"product_id":"franz-hiess-sohne-diamond-set-elephant-cheroot-case-circa-1905-1925-62822-10","title":"Franz Hiess \u0026 Söhne Diamond-Set Elephant Cheroot Case, circa 1905–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking early 20th-century gold cheroot or cigar case by Franz Hiess \u0026amp; Söhne of Vienna. The rectangular case is decorated with an elephant plaque set with diamonds and a ruby eye, framed by a border of rose-cut diamonds. A calibre-cut synthetic ruby thumbpiece adds a further decorative accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned ‘Franz Hiess u. Söhne Wien’ and bearing Austrian marks, the case tests as 14-carat gold. All stones are present and securely set, with some diamonds displaying fluorescence. Light surface scratches and wear are consistent with use, while the hinges and thumbpiece remain functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franz Hiess \u0026amp; Söhne, Vienna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1905–1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheroot or cigar case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond-set elephant plaque with ruby eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamonds and synthetic ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tests as 14-carat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed ‘Franz Hiess u. Söhne Wien’; Austrian marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8.40 × 4.50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.00g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, with light surface scratches and wear; hinges and thumbpiece functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn impressive Viennese gold accessory, distinguished by its playful elephant motif and richly embellished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60257271218560,"sku":"62822-10","price":5320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/8243\/2198\/files\/62822-10_1.jpg?v=1793270289","url":"https:\/\/shop.spink.com\/products\/franz-hiess-sohne-diamond-set-elephant-cheroot-case-circa-1905-1925-62822-10","provider":"SHOP | SPINK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}