Lot 295
Two silver cigarette cases
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Condition Report
A 1930's silver cigarette case with engine turned decoration and gilt interior, hallmarked London 1931, measuring 10 cm by 8.5 cm. Together with a smaller 1920's example also with engine turned decoration and monogrammed circular cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, measuring 8 cm by 6.5 cm. Gross combined weight 203 grams. (2).
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The larger 1930's case has general all over surface marks and scratches, to the interior and exterior. Some of these scratches are slightly deeper and more noticeable. The engine turned decoration is generally okay, although there is some rubbing and wear to the four corners. The hinges and clasp are in good working order. The full set and part set of hallmarks are clear. There is some rubbing to the maker's marks but they are still legible. The smaller case also has general all over surface marks and scratches. Some of these scratches are deeper and more evident. There is also a little tarnishing in places. There is considerable all over wear and rubbing to the engine turned decoration, especially around the circular cartouche. There are some edge knocks to the corners and other small dints/nicks in the metal. The hinges and clasp are in good working order. The full set and part set of hallmarks are very clear.
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