Lot 711
A 1940s silver cigarette case of rectangular form with engine turned detail and internal...
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Lot 711
A 1940s silver cigarette case of rectangular form with engine turned detail and internal...
Lot 711
Lot Description
A 1940s silver cigarette case of rectangular form with engine turned detail and internal inscription reading "Presented by The Dunlop Rubber Co Ltd, to L. H. Davenport, For his Achievement in Winning..." and a list of races including several Grand Prix, T.T. races, World Record, Speed Trials and other races, hallmarked W. H. Manton Ltd, Birmingham 1944. Together with a slightly domed rectangular cigarette case with engine-turned engraving and presentation inscription and a further cigarette case. Lengths 4 1/2 and 3 1/4 inches (11.5 and 8.3 cm). Weight 12.79 ozt (398.1 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Good overall condition with scratches, very small dents and tarnish in keeping with general wear. The Dunlop engraved case comes with chamois leather case, discoloured, very small holes. The inside of the Dunlop engraved case has been discoloured across the engraving by the elastic securing band, current band possible replacement. Engraving and hallmarks still clear. Other presentation case reads "Presented to Goun. W. Evans, on his departure for Malay states, by N.R.D.G. staff, Sept 1921. Hallmarked Constantine & Floyd Ltd, Birmingham 1920. Elastic bands to inside stretched, worn. Discolouration to gilt finish. Third case with slight wear to the engine-turned engraving. Some surface scratches. Hallmarked Colen Hewer Cheshire, Chester 1917.
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