1917 Solid Silver Cigarette Case
Full English Silver Hallmarks for Smith and Bartlam.
Good art Deco style with cut away corners.
Engine turned decorated, with fully gilted lining.
Good well hinged and snap, closing and spring opening..
Scroll monogrammed to the outside looks like RJG.
Lovely Cigarette Case with engraved script to the inside saying…
To Bill.
(Well forevermore)
With an engraved cat. (Presumably at non de plume of the name Cat or Catherine)
Edward Ernest Smith & William Bartlam trading as Smith & Bartlam, manufacturing jewellers, Caroline Street, Birmingham; subsequently Branston Street, Birmingham. England 1917
Weight 128.36g..
Measurements approximately
Closed 10cm x 8.5cm (4” x 3. 1/4”)
Condition.
Antique pre loved used item in very good condition, no dents or dings seen, but there are minor use marks and it does need cleaning.