Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box - Antique George V

Description

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.

The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box is encompassed with bright cut engraved leaf decoration, accented with a pin struck border.

This antique box retains the original flush hinged hallmarked cover with a plain thumbpiece to the anterior surface; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece.

This silver box opens to reveal a secondary cover, which allows access to the vesta holder.

The rounded anterior surface of this antique silver tobacco vesta box features an integrated serrated panel/match striker.

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