An Edwardian ‘Arts and Crafts’ sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1903 by John William Barrett

An Edwardian ‘Arts and Crafts’ sterling silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1903 by John William Barrett

Of rectangular form with a hinged gently domed lid with strapwork hinges and catch lock. The corners with applied plates, the sides with applied cut card work fleur-de-lis and the lid with a vacant projecting scrolling shield, otherwise with all over spot hammered decoration. The front with a ring attachment with chain and spring-loaded bolt ring. Wood lined interior base. Fully marked to the front and part-marked to the lid, also engraved to the front edge EMANUEL SOUTHAMPTON.

Length – 12.1 cm / 4.75 inches