An early 20th century Italian 800 standard silver cigarette box, circa 1930

An early 20^th century Italian 800 standard silver cigarette box, circa 1930

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid with a shaped shell and scroll feet, all raised upon four cast scroll bracket feet. The gently domed lid with a cast and applied centre inset with a green paste, otherwise with textured and scroll decoration. Stamped underneath 800 only.

Length – 16.6 cm / 6.5 inches

Weight – 550 grams / 17.68 ozt