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.