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ANTIQUE #SA700477

Silver Edwardian Cigarette/match Striker Box Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A truly superb and unusual silver cigarette/ match striker box. This box is a gorgeous plain polished silver with a bamboo style silver edge to the lid. It stands on four feet. The lid is hinged at the back and opens to reveal a lovely cedar wood compartment to the interior. The underside of the lid is a lovely pale gilt finish where a secret love message is engraved, which reads:
 
''I offer thee a heart
 
No Longer Mine
 
Since that its ev''ry part
 
Is wholly thine''
 
On the back of the box is a match striker (see images). Very clear hallmarks are visible to one side of the box on both lid and base for the London Assay Office with a date mark for 1908 and maker''s mark for the renowned silversmiths: Goldsmiths ...
Antique SA700477 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
Edwardian
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD