Lot 394
A mid-twentieth century silver mounted table cigarette box of rectangular form and raised on...
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Lot 394
A mid-twentieth century silver mounted table cigarette box of rectangular form and raised on...
Lot 394
Lot Description
A mid-twentieth century silver mounted table cigarette box of rectangular form and raised on four corner bracket feet, the hinged lid with engine-turned decoration, engraved date to the central panel and opening to a wood lined interior, hallmarked Alexander Clark & Co Ltd., Birmingham 1958, length measuring 5 7/8 inches (15 cm). Together with a slightly larger, similar example with a presentation inscription to one side, also wood lined, hallmarked Birmingham 1966, length measuring 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm). (2).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Both boxes display general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with the age and use. Some heavy tarnishing and both would benefit from a clean and polish. Some dints and bumps, mainly visible to the smaller box around the feet and hinges, edges etc. An area of heavier scratches to one of the base corners of the larger box. Hinges appear in working order. Some of the hallmarks appear rubbed but all still legible.
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