Pinza, Ezio. (1892–1957)
Monogrammed Cartier Gold Cigarette Holder
Gold cigarette holder used by the great Italian basso and bearing his engraved monogram "E. P." In high polish 14K gold with a carved amber filter, signed Cartier, Zeus Pat. Pending. 5.25 inches (13.2 cm) long. From the collection of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, given by Mrs. Ezio Pinza in 1961/2. (15398)Ephemera Opera