CIGARETTE CASE
H1994.212
Almost square shaped silver cigarette case with rounded corners. Has all-over diamond pattern front and rear in three panels. Box in front side is engraved 'E.M'. Attached to central hinged side on interior are two thin metal decorated bands on a spring, each of which held a row of cigarettes in place. The inside left side is engraved 'FROM YOUR WORK MATES/ CARSHED 79', the right reads 'HAR-BRI/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ E.P.N.S.' There is a press-spring catch on the outside of the case.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1994.212 |
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| Accession Date: | 28 Jul 1994 |
| Credit: | Mrs Vicki Metaxakis |
Material
| Silver/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 94mm |
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| width | 84mm |
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| height | 18mm |
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| width | 160mm |
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