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Description

A George V silver mounted rectangular cigarette box, Martin Hall & Co Ltd Birmingham 1918.

Materials:

Silver Birmingham

Age:

1918

Size:

L: 16.6cm

H: 6.6cm

W: 10.3cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this George V Silver Cigarette Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1021340

Dealers Internal Reference

0100021

Dealers Notes

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Description

A George V silver mounted rectangular cigarette box, Martin Hall & Co Ltd Birmingham 1918.

Materials:

Silver Birmingham

Age:

1918

Size:

L: 16.6cm

H: 6.6cm

W: 10.3cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this George V Silver Cigarette Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1021340

Dealers Internal Ref

0100021

About the Dealer

Michael Johnson Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670

Location

Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj

Verified Since Dec 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian / George V
MaterialSterling Silver, Cedar Wood
ColourSilver
MotifsMonogram engraving, Bevelled lid, Rectangular form
SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

The George V period spans the reign of King George V from 1910 to 1936, characterised by a blend of traditional styles influenced by late Victorian and Edwardian aesthetics, alongside the early emergence of Art Deco design.

These boxes are typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring a cedar wood lining to preserve the moisture and aroma of the contents, accompanied by hallmarked sterling plates and hinges.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, a town assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the George V regnal years.

An antique silver box functions effectively as a decorative accent on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk, adding a reflective metallic texture that complements both modern minimalism and traditional schemes.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialist polish to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip historical oxidisation from hallmarks and engraved details.