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Antique 1924 Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigar Case Engine Turned Engraving Boxed
Alison Chapman
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Antique 1924 Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigar Case Engine Turned Engraving Boxed

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Alison Chapman
Description

Gorgeous antique cigarette cigar case in a good size. Superb quality with a beautiful engine turned engraved design. Inside the case is the inscription:

"Presented to Alderman F. Womersley Chairman of the Water Committee on the occasion of the opening of the Rvefin Filtration Plant 19th September 1928"

The piece is in its original box.

Perfect for an anniversary, engagement or birthday present.

The piece is dated to 1924

This case is in good condition, there are a few minor dents as you would expect from a piece of this age, please see photos.

DATE/MARKS:

The cigarette case is hallmarked with the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver, the Anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office and the date letter 'Z' for 1924

DIMENSIONS:

The case measures 129.2 mm x 85.9 mm x 19.0 mm approx.

WEIGHT:

The case weighs 165.9 grams approx.

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery

Please contact for international delivery

Payment:

Payment by card via telephone (UK only) or PayPal

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Alison Chapman has dated this Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to the 1920s.

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SA1033102
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E15984
Description
Gorgeous antique cigarette cigar case in a good size. Superb quality with a beautiful engine turned engraved design. Inside the case is the inscription:

"Presented to Alderman F.

“
Womersley Chairman of the Water Committee on the occasion of the opening of the Rvefin Filtration Plant 19th September 1928".
Alison Chapman
fig 1. A rectangular sterling silver cigarette case featuring engine-turned linear engraving and a push-button clasp.
fig 1. Antique 1924 Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigar Case Engine Turned Engraving Boxed

The piece is in its original box.

Perfect for an anniversary, engagement or birthday present.

The piece is dated to 1924

This case is in good condition, there are a few minor dents as you would expect from a piece of this age, please see photos.

fig 2. A rectangular sterling silver cigarette case featuring engine-turned linear engraving and a push-button clasp.
fig 2. Antique 1924 Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigar Case Engine Turned Engraving Boxed

DATE/MARKS:

The cigarette case is hallmarked with the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver, the Anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office and the date letter 'Z' for 1924

DIMENSIONS:

The case measures 129.2 mm x 85.9 mm x 19.0 mm approx.

WEIGHT:

The case weighs 165.9 grams approx.

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery

Please contact for international delivery

Payment:

Payment by card via telephone (UK only) or PayPal

e15984

Date of Manufacture

Alison Chapman has dated this Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1033102
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E15984
Alison Chapman
Alison Chapman
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Alison Chapman

Alison Chapman

Telephone 01303 230 333 or 01303 230 200
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Kent
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2023
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A rectangular sterling silver cigarette case featuring engine-turned linear engraving and a push-button clasp.
Antique 1924 Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigar Case Engine Turned Engraving Boxed
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A rectangular sterling silver cigarette case featuring engine-turned linear engraving and a push-button clasp.
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Art Deco silver cases from the 1920s are recognised for their geometric patterns, clean linear forms, and intricate engine-turned engraving that reflected modern industrial design trends of the era.

Engine turning involves using a specialised rose engine or straight-line lathe to cut precise, geometric, repeating patterns directly into the surface of sterling silver sheets before assembly.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces feature full hallmark stamps detailing the makers mark, purity mark, assay office symbol, and date letter denoting the year of manufacture.

These compact metal boxes function as elegant desktop business card holders, decorative trinket containers on a vanity, or unique accessories displayed on a coffee table tray.

Clean gently with a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding aggressive paste cleaners that can collect within fine engine-turned grooves and accelerate tarnish formation over time.
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