1960s "Lady Bell of Montgreenan" Cigarette Case heraldic It's crafted in 18 karat

It's crafted in 18 karat gold with French hallmarks

The pastes each have a tiny "black dot" painted on the open culet in order to better simulate old cut diamonds

The stones rest in simple claw settings

somewhat reminiscent of a lifesaver

Brilliant and Pear cuts

1960s "Lady Bell of Montgreenan" Cigarette Case heraldic It's crafted in 18 karatDATE: Vintage, c. 1960 Most unusual vintage cigarette case dating from the 1960s. The outer cover is a laminated envelope with stamp and the address of one: "Lady Bell Montgreenan Kilwinning Ayrshire Scotland" The stamp features a young queen Elizabeth the 2nd, first issued in 1960 so provides a rough date. However, the only fragments I can find linking a Lady Bell to Mongreenan, a centuries old stately home in Ayrshire, refers to "Sir James and Lady