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Fine Quality Elizabeth II Silver Cigarette Box Birmingham 1962
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Fine Quality Elizabeth II Silver Cigarette Box Birmingham 1962

1940 - 1960
Sold 9 November 2024 · Aramis Antiques
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Description

A fine quality Elizabeth II silver cigarette box with clear hallmarks on the base and lid for Birmingham 1962 and makers mark Ollivant & Botsford. The base is also marked with the makers full name. The box has an engine turned silver lid and plain smooth silver sides. The lid and the four outswept feet are embellished with an intricate Celtic design. The box has chamfered corners. The hinged lid works perfectly. The box is lined with cedar. The base is lined in a lizard skin effect. Designed as a cigarette box, it adapts to many purposes such as jewellery. It is beautiful, substantial and classy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Silver Cigarette Box to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1007186
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Description
A fine quality Elizabeth II silver cigarette box with clear hallmarks on the base and lid for Birmingham 1962 and makers mark Ollivant & Botsford. The base is also marked with the makers full name. The box has an engine turned silver lid and plain smooth silver sides. The lid and the four outswept feet are embellished with an intricate Celtic design. The box has chamfered corners. The hinged lid works perfectly. The box is lined with cedar. The base is lined in a lizard skin effect. Designed as a cigarette box, it adapts to many purposes such as jewellery. It is beautiful, substantial and classy.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Silver Cigarette Box to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1007186
Aramis Antiques
Aramis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020
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Fine Quality Elizabeth II Silver Cigarette Box Birmingham 1962

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Telephone 07878 506107
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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Items Sold 524
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An angular rectangular sterling silver cigarette box with an engine-turned lid and decorative bracket feet.
Fine quality Elizabeth II silver cigarette box Birmingham 1962
Ref: SA1007186
An angular rectangular sterling silver cigarette box with an engine-turned lid and decorative bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned lid, Bracket feet, Chased border
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Mid-20th-century silver cigarette boxes typically feature clean geometric lines, often with engine-turned lids, cedar linings, and traditional British hallmarks denoting the assay office, standard of silver, and year of manufacture.

These boxes are constructed from sterling silver sheets, often mounted with a cedar wood interior to keep tobacco fresh, and incorporate hinges, thumb-pieces, and decorative borders crafted by silversmiths.

Authentic pieces bear stamped hallmarks usually comprising a makers mark, a purity mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark like the anchor for Birmingham, and a date letter indicating the exact year of assay.

A vintage silver box serves as a sophisticated accent piece on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk, adding metallic reflection and historical interest to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialized micro-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to maintain its lustre, while avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage hallmarks and remove desirable patination.
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