Lalique American Bicentennial Candy Dish A solid sterling silver cigarette

A solid sterling silver cigarette case

it encapsulates the convex center

first gaining popularity in Europe in the mid 19th century

Manufacturer: Mappin & Webb

Lalique American Bicentennial Candy Dish A solid sterling silver cigaretteA handsome Lalique crystal candy dish made to commemorate the American Bi Centennial. All countries have patriots, but Americans seem to take it to another level. This piece is a very refined and reserved piece of patriotic memorabilia, and it is significant as the Bicentennial was huge, but we are nearing the Semiquincentennial! Ren Lalique produced some of the most intricate and beautifully designed pieces of crystal art in his career. Although no