A silver naval presentation snuff box

A silver naval presentation snuff box,

by Asprey and Co., Ltd., London 1940,

rectangular form, engine-turned sides and base, the hinged cover engraved with a battleship and with a foliate scroll thumb-piece, the interior of the cover engraved with the badge of the Women's Royal Navy Service and inscribed '14 Oct. 42', and 'Evelyn', gilded interior, length 7.8cm, approx. weight 2.7oz.