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Lot 408
Full Lot Description
An Edwardian silver cigarette case, of six section form with engraved decoration, enclosing central, vacant cartouche, hallmarked William Oliver, Birmingham 1908, length 8.7cm, plus two George V examples, one of engine-turned design with initial engraving, hallmarked The Usher Manufacturing Co (Charles Usher), Birmingham 1933, the other curved example with monogram engraving, hallmarked William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1927; together with four napkin rings of varied design, one marked 'Sterling Silver' and the others hallmarked to various makers, Birmingham 1907, 1915 and 1942. Gross overall weight 12ozt (376.6g).
Postage: Postable
Weight: 376.6
Total lot weight: 376.6
Condition Report
- Items are in overall fair condition, showing varied degrees of surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing.
- Edwardian example is in poorest condition of all items. Item is very shiny, but with very dark tarnishing to recesses of six sections.
- Rim around thumbpieces is very deeply scratched to both sides, with one appearing misaligned to the other.
- Interior is very dirty and worn, with dirt and polish residue. Elasticated bands are missing.
- Engine-turned cigarette case shows some dark spots. Item is a little loose when shut but push lock still in functioning order.
- Curved cigarette case shows some bashes to back side, and appears misshapen and dull to front.
- All napkin rings show dark tarnishing marks and dints to edges. Some with visible seam lines.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
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