Lot 543
An early twentieth century silver cigarette case, the slightly curved plain form with engraved...
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Lot 543
An early twentieth century silver cigarette case, the slightly curved plain form with engraved...
Lot 543
Lot Description
An early twentieth century silver cigarette case, the slightly curved plain form with engraved monogram to the lower corner and family crest verso depicting a hand holding aloft a book, hallmarked T H Hazlewood & Co., Birmingham 1912, measuring 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm) by 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm). Together with a further cigarette case with floral scroll engraving throughout and surrounding a central monogram, hallmarked J & R Griffin Ltd., Chester 1923, measuring 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) by 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm), and a mid-twentieth century pair of silver sugar tongs with claw grips, hallmarked Sheffield 1958. Gross weight 10.84 ozt (337 grams). (3).
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
All the pieces display some general wear, surface marks and scratches. All with tarnishing and would benefit from a clean and polish. Heavier wear around edges and corners and deeper scratches to some areas. Minor dints. The hinges and clasps on both cases appear in working order. The metal of the scroll decorated case can flex in and out when pressed. On the sugar tongs, the metal of the curved section appears thinner. All hallmarks are clear and legible.
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