~ Silver Cigarette Box by Walker & Hall – Sheffield 1951, 420 g ~
This handsome & heavy sterling silver cigarette box has a cedar wood lined interior. The lid is inscribed:-
‘PRESENTED BY THE DIRECTORS OF EVANS MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD
TO W. H. LLOYD ON THE COMPLETION OF 40 YEARS SERVICE’
The underside is stamped:-
‘63400 H 50’, ‘WALKER & HALL, Made in England’
The side of the box is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1951 and stamped with a makers mark ‘W&H’ for Walker & Hall.
~ Dimensions ~
The box is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide by 3.5 inches (9cm) deep by 2 inches (5cm) tall. The total weight is 420 grams.
~ Condition ~
The condition of the box is very decent with some tiny pin prick dents, mostly to the edges. The woodwork is in good condition with two cracks. It opens and closes neatly. The hallmarks are clear.