Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 16th July 2013
Lot 1324
A large presentation silver cigar box
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £900
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Description
A large presentation silver cigar box,
by Mappin and Webb, London 1938,
rectangular form, drop ring handles, the hinged cover inscribed with the badge of The Swedish BV Society, and with a monogram, 'E.W', and front inscribed, 'Ernest Westman den 29 Mars 1939 fran Jarten i B V och hans Kampar', solid lid, wood lined base, on four bracket feet, length 25.2cm.
The Swedish BV Society, (Berserkers and Vikings) was founded in London around 1885.