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Lot 1023
Two English Silver Cigarette Cases
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first with mark of Deakin & Francis, Birmingham (1893) hallmarks, very fine floral and foliate decoration to both sides, the front with period monogram to central eight pointed star form cartouche (4 x 2 7/8 in.) (some denting to side below clasp); the second with unidentified sponsor's mark, Birmingham (1921) hallmarks, parcel gilt, foliate scrolls and period monogram to recto (3 3/8 x 2.5 in.) (minor denting).

5.1 total troy oz.

From the Collection of Esther B. Ferguson, Secessionville Manor, Charleston, SC