Featured Japanese Silver Cigarette Case

Discussion in 'Silver' started by Jessadian, Mar 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM.

  1. Jessadian

    Jessadian Member

    Any help would be greatly appreciated with identifying the marks on a Japanese silver cigarette Case.

    I have been told it was manufactured for Mitsukoshi department store but cannot be 100% sure.

    Photos show Japanese marks
    inside and outside.

    Many thanks x
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  2. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Since it says "silver Mitsukoshi" I would say Yes.

    Mikey
     
  3. Opossum

    Opossum New Member

    照明 (Teruaki) for Mitsukoshi
    照明刻 (Teruaki koku = carved/engraved by Teruaki), for Mitsukoshi company (銀三越製 = gin Mitsukoshi sei = silver, made by Mitsukoshi)
    silver, with gold inlays, probably from around 1920s

    another cigarette case from the same engraver:
     

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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thank you, @Opossum , and welcome.
    I will tag @Jessadian just in case she doesn't get an alert for a new post.
     
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