South African War interest

South African War interest, an Edwardian silver 'squeeze action' tobacco box, by Elkington and Co, Birmingham 1901, oval form, the hinged cover inscribed 'SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899-1901, Presented to Private William Stanton by his fellow workmen at Windsor Street Gas works Birmingham on the occasion of his return from active service', length 9cm, approx. weight 3.5oz.