Description
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.
