1914 Edwardian Silver Cigarette Case with Embossed Motor Car

$650.00

Deluxe silver cigarette case made by Birmingham’s silversmiths in 1914.

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Description

Silver cigarette case made by Birmingham’s silversmiths Henry Matthews and dated 1914. It is a fine and early automobilia item for tobacciana lovers. Gilded interior.

Measures 8,5cm x 6cm aprox. Very good condition with sharp details. Some minor dings and scratches commensurate with the age of the piece. Correctly hallmarked inside.

A similar example is photographed in the book ” Motoring – The golden years | A pictorial anthology – The Khachadourian Gallery” compiled by Rupert Prior, on page 35.