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Antique Leather & Silver Cigarette Case

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Leather Cigarette Case With Silver Fittings. A fine leather two-part cigarette case with a good silver mount. The mount is hallmarked, Birmingham 1901, with makers initials AO, probably Adolphe Oppenheimer & Co. The inner slide has written in red ink 'F.de S. Shortt. Capt, R.S.F., Johannesburg, 30.7.02'. This was the property of Francis de Sausmarez Shortt. He was Captain in the Royal Scots Fusiliers and whilst in South Africa Shortt served as assistant provost marshal of Johannesburg from December 1900 to 15 September 1902. Could also be used for business cards or credit cards. The image of Shortt was taken from soldiersofthequeen where more information is available about his illustrious military career. Dimensions: Height 9.5 cm / 3 3⁄4" Width 7.5 cm / 3 " Depth 1.3 cm / " Period 1900-1949 Year 1901 Medium Silver & leather Country England Signed Francis de Sausmarez Shortt Condition Very good.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Depth: 0.52 in (1.3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1901
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 297021stDibs: LU975736127412
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