VARIETY IN CIGARETTE CASES FOR WOMEN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16331, 21 January 1921, Page 9

VARIETY IN CIGARETTE CASES FOR WOMEN.

Tastes differ as to which is the most beautiful new cigarette case among those to be seen at present (says an English writer). The rivals are the tortoise-shell, the ivory, the gold and the silver case, and all, in their way, are exquisite. The ivory case is a small one, made in the box shape to stand upon a table fitted with ivory-backed toilet accessories, or to carry in the handbag, which is completed by an ivory

” mouth ” and wrist bracelet. Jn this ease the: ivory may be enriched with diamonds, which sparkle brilliantly from their white background, taking the form of medallions, wreaths and hinges. M-;my of the new cases have specially decorative hinges. The tortoise-shell rases, for example, which* are striped with gold, have diamond hinges and snaps, or there may be a centre cameo surrounded by precious stones. It is the same with the gold c&ses, which arc tooled and jewelled and made lo look the very precious things they are. . ._ . , There is a new design in small gold cigarette boxes. 'Hie box is quite small and when the lid is lifted a place for about six tiny cigarettes is shown and a narrow trough lor matches. Hie box L intended for personal use and is so compact that it takes up very little room in the handbag. Bevelled borders are a novelty of appealing charm in silver cases, traced with nrettv patterns and of very thin and elegant bulk. All these beautiful cases and boxes stand high in the estimation q.l women who appreciate lovely belongings and are prominent among the most ornamental and exquisite wedding and birthday presents .