AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE by H V Pithey & Co, Birmingham 1909, rectangular, shaped for the pocket, with a vacant cartouche and spot-hammered ground, the interior gilded; together with a Victorian silver snuff box, by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1875, rectangular with waisted sides, the hinged cover with a presentation inscription dated 1876. (2) Cigarette case 8.5cm by 6.5cm, 5.9 troy ounces gross The marks to each are clear. Each cover opens and closes nicely. In generally good condition.

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