Description

Antique English Art Deco solid sterling silver cigarette case. Retangular shaped case with rounded corners & slightly convexed across the back & front. The back & front is decorated completely with a engine turned & straight straight line decoration design with a vacant cartouche on the top corner. Push button catch on the side which releases the hinged lid. Inside is the original elastic cigarette retainer & a gilt interior. Fully hallmarked on the inside of each side. lovely collectors item.

Assay Office

Birmingham

Date

1927

Maker

Deakin & Francis Ltd

Regent Place, Birmingham

The original proprietors were Stephen Henry Deakin & John Horace Francis (brothers-in-law)

Weight

67 grams

Dimensions

88mm x 65mm x 10mm

Condition.

Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.