London 1902 Sterling Silver Royal Irish Fusiliers Cigarette Box Cpt. Gaussen

~ London 1902 Sterling Silver Royal Irish Fusiliers Cigarette Box Presented to Capt. A.W.D Gaussen ~

The box is of sterling silver, sitting on four feet with the traditional cedar wood interior with two moveable partitions.

It is hallmarked for London, 1902 with a makers mark of ‘WD’.

The box is engraved to the top with the crest of the Royal Irish Fusiliers 5^th Battalion and underneath it reads:

Presented by J. Leslie (commanding Roy’. Irish Fusilier Mil Bgd) and Officers Monaghan Regt (5^th Batt. Ryl Irish Fusiliers) to Capt. A.W.D. Gaussen Highland Lt Infantry, their Adjutant, in recognition of his ability & as a souvenir of their regard & esteem. Monaghan, 1907.

In one of the images is a watercolour of Colonel Gaussen, this is not included in the sale.

~ Dimensions ~

The box measures 9.5cm (3 ¾ inches) by 20cm (8 inches) with a height of 8.5cm (3 ¼ inches).

It weighs 755g.

~ Condition ~

There are a couple of small dings to one side and a little tarnish in parts, though the majority of tarnish can be removed with a good polishing.

The case is otherwise in very good condition with minimal wear.