Lot 228
A continental cigarette case, the oblong form with engraved floral spirals and corner initialled...
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Lot 228
A continental cigarette case, the oblong form with engraved floral spirals and corner initialled...
Lot 228
Lot Description
A continental cigarette case, the oblong form with engraved floral spirals and corner initialled cartouche, opening to reveal a hinged compartmentalised interior with personal inscription, appears unmarked, length measures 5 3/8 inches (13.8 cm). Together with two continental caddies of circular form with detachable lids, one with embossed floral banding, the other with a scene of huts, palm trees and two figures, the later marked 'G. N. Dutt & Co. Bhowanipore Calcutta' to the base, the first appears unmarked, plus a circular lidded box embossed with fruits and floral motifs, double stamped 800. Gross weight 19.53 ozt (607.4 grams). (4).
'In recognition of services rendered to the R.A.S.C. association Isle of Man Branch.'
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In fair to good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Small gap between the silver pieces of the cigarette case, push button in working order, minor loss of definition to the decoration around the edges, cartouche is engraved with 'AW', the interior compartment hinge requires some attention. Heavier tarnishing to the two caddies and box, the Calcutta caddy has a vacant cartouche to the lid. The unmarked caddy has noticeable dents and bumps to the body and the rim has become mis-shapen.
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