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.