Lot 228
  • 228

An Edwardian silver smoker's companion set, Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham, 1910

Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, Leather
  • tobacco jar 12cm., 4 3/4 in. high
comprising: tobacco jar and cover, ash tray, match box holder and pipe rest, all plain with loaded bases, in a fitted gilt-tooled red leather case

Condition

All pieces well polished and with slightly rubbed (but clear) marks. The loading is in good order although some edges a little chewed. The case worn to the edges and frayed to the interior. Fair condition.
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