This exceptional antique George V sterling silver cigarette box has a plain rectangular form.
The sides of this impressive antique cigarette box is embellished with engine turned decoration, incorporating a rectangular vacant cartouche to the cover.
Both the base and cover are encompassed with applied stylised scrolling leaf and foliate decorated borders.
This example of antique silverware is fitted with a hallmarked hinged solid silver cover, which retains the original gilding to the interior.
The body of this exceptional box is fitted with the original cedar wood lining and adjustable dividers; this box can be refitted with a bespoke velvet jewellery box fitment upon request.
This sterling silver cigarette box has a weighted base and retains the original leatherette covering to the underside.
By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.
NOTE: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the cover; it is a sign of quality when boxes have an unlined, solid silver covers.
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