Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Luxury design in the restrained English taste.
The solid sterling silver mount hallmarked London 1888 makers mark C.A C.A for Charles Asprey & Charles Asprey junior.

Spring catch marked PATENT CLASP the hinge marked ASPREY 166 NEW BOND St. W.

In good sound condition but well used and loved.
Two lift out leather cigar racks with more racks below, hinged lifting rack lid in one side with strengthened repaired lifting tab, the lid is missing from the other side.

The lift out racks are tight but removable.
Closed the case measures 9,1/2" x 6,3/8" x 4,3/4" or 24cm x 16.5cm x 12cm
Houses cigars up to 5,3/8" or 13.5 cm long X just under 3/4" or 18mm diameter, cigar ring gauge size 48
Designed to hold 40 cigars in 4 layers
Weight 1350 grams.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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