WWI Charles Green& Co Antique Sterling Silver Vermeil Gold Cigarette Case

Description

WWI Charles Green & Co Antique Sterling Silver Vermeil Gold Cigarette Case with Interesting Provenance,
Hallmarked
Birmingham England
1915
LOW STARTING BID, NO RESERVE
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Details:
This auction is for the
rare
antique
solid heavy
sterling silver cigarette case, made in England. The sterling silver cigarette case
has a classic shape, adorned with elegant pattern. The inside of the box is gold vermeil and features two springs, marked STE-VEL on the sides.
The case has a gorgeous monogram SWP on the lid and engraved inscription of beautiful calligraphy on inside with name of the original owner Dr S. W. Prowse of Winnipeg and dated 2016,
giving lovely
antique charm
and character
to the gorgeous luxurious piece. Dr Samuel Willis Prowse was a very famous Canadian physician. During WWI in 1916, he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and took a mobile field hospital to France (read his biography available on line). This provenance significantly enhances the value of the case, which
was produced 
by the quality makers Charles Green &Co.
The inside bottom part of
sterling silver cigarette case
features a
typical set of antique British hallmarks as following:
Charles Green &Co
maker’s mark
Anchor-
City mark, identifying the Assay Office to be in Birmingham, England
Lion
-
Silver Standard Mark for
STERLING. 925
q
- Birmingham date letter for 1915
The inside of the lid is marked with lion and date letter “q”.
The sterling silver cigarette case is as seen in the photos.
Measurements
:
The
holder measures approx. 4” long and 3.25” tall across the middle.
Condition:
The
antique
sterling silver cigarette case
is in very good condition with minimal signs of age and related wear.
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