This fabulous solid silver cigarette case which is fully hallmarked for 1941 is made by Charles S Green & Co Ltd, has beautiful engine turned decoration and a central Royal Navy badge to the front.
This quality piece is inscribed to the inside with the following inscription....
From Mum and Dad. 27.8.1942 E.B Carter. Sub.Lieut S.A. Naval Force.
So this would have been a gift to E.B Carter from his parents in 1942 during WW2.
This case is also marked to the inside with Made in England. Pat no 302854 and comes in it''s original card box.
A nice military related piece that would make a great collector''s item and would make a nice gift.
Hallmark: Lion for Sterling Silver. Anchor for Birmingham. Date letter R for 1941. Maker''s mark of CSG & Co for Charles S Green & Co Ltd.
Dimensions: Width: 9 cm (3 1/2''). Height: 12 cm (4 3/4'').
Weight of silver case: 166 g.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with some light signs of use in keeping with age. A few rubbed areas, light marks and shallow scuffs. Comes in it''s original card box that does have some marks and wear.
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Internal Reference: NFSCC3163
Antique Number: SA1101247
Dateline of this antique is 1940
Height is 12cm (4.7inches)
Width is 9cm (3.5inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)
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