A stunning and substantial antique sterling silver cigarette case dating to 1937. Full Birmingham hallmarks throughout including maker’s mark M.H.M, anchor assay office mark, lion passant confirming solid sterling silver and date letter confirming 1937 manufacture. Registration number Rd 779088 also present. Features beautiful engine turned machine tooled decoration in the classic Art Deco style with plain cartouche panel. Original gold tone interior retaining rails fully intact and working. Hinge and clasp both functioning perfectly. Weight: 224g Size: 14 x 8.5cm At today’s silver spot price the melt value alone exceeds £414. A genuine piece of British antique silversmithing history in very good condition for its age.
