An unusual George V sterling silver cigarette box, London 1932 by Sampson Mordan and Co

Of centrally opening rectangular form upon a chamfered base, opening through a push button release to the top, turned with Art Deco style sunburst and a vacant rectangular cartouche. The wood lined interior with central divider. The exterior with engine turned decoration. Gilt interior. Filled base. Fully and part-marked. Stamped to the side Mappin and Webb, Nice, Fabrication Anglaise, also Rd 764967.

Length – 15.9 cm / 6.25 inches

Height – 9.2 cm / 3.55 inches