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A George V sterling silver cigarette case of rectangular form with rounded corners and a curved profile designed to fit the contour of a pocket. The piece is constructed with a hinged opening and a push-button thumb-piece release. The interior features a light gold wash gilt finish. The front exterior is hand-engraved with a presentation inscription: C.C.L. from A.E.B.J. 1917. The interior bears a full set of British hallmarks for Birmingham, 1917, including the maker’s mark W.H.&S. within a quatrefoil for William Hair Haseler (W. H. Haseler Ltd), the anchor assay mark, the lion passant denoting sterling silver, and the date letter s.
Length: Approximately 12.5 cm
Weight: 220g
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