Earl of Sandwich - A large George VI sterling silver cigar or cigarette box, Birmingham 1951 by Poston Products Ltd

Earl of Sandwich - A large George VI sterling silver cigar or cigarette box, Birmingham 1951 by Poston Products Ltd

Of rectangular form, the engine-turned lid with vacant central reserve and floral rim and thumbpiece, the front engraved with a quartered coat of arms below an Earl’s coronet, raised on four foliate feet, with wood interior. Fully marked underneath.

Length – 21.5 cm / 8.4 inches

Depth – 17 cm / 6.75 inches

Height – 9.5 cm / 3.75 inches

Gross weight – 1631 grams

The arms are for Montagu

for George Charles Montagu, 9th Earl of Sandwich (1874-1962)