Sale 6716
London, South Kensington
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5 July 2011
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CIGAR BOX MARK OF JOHN BRUMFIT, LONDON, 1901 Rectangular with hinged clasp to front, cover engraved with crest and motto scroll of Sir Hugh Houston Smiley Bart. J.P. of Larne, Co.Antrim and of Paisley, Renfrewshire, gilt interior to cover and cedarwood-lined with detachable divider 12 in. long (30.8 cm.) x 3½ in. high (9 cm.) x 7 in. wide (17.8 cm.)
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