Bakelite Cheroot Tip Engravings: Lalique France

Engravings: Lalique France

you can see a bouquet of hallmarks helping identify the metal

The pendant is made of an onyx quatrefoil with a silver cross inside

Engraved CJS on the lid

These textures give an immense depth to the case

Bakelite Cheroot Tip Engravings: Lalique FranceBakelite was an early plastic sometimes used to mimic more expensive materials like tortoise shell or buffalo horn. This cheroot tip was designed in a yellowish color, possibly in an attempt to mimic the colorations of horn. Cheroots are cigars originating in Myanmar and India, first gaining popularity in Europe in the mid 19th century. Many individuals indulged in tobacco consumption, much like today, but wanted to accessorize and enhance their