Bidspirit auction | George V Sterling Silver Cigarette

George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Box Francis Higgins and Son Ltd London 1923 Weight 953g 5.5cm x 10 cm x 20 cm - A rectangular sterling silver cigarette box manufactured by Francis Higgins and Son Ltd in London. The exterior features a minimalist polished design with a stepped and flared base and a hinged lid with a subtle lip for opening. The interior is lined with wood and contains two vertical dividers that create three separate compartments. The underside of the lid is finished with a gold-colored vermeil wash. Hallmarks on the front edge include the FH maker's mark for Francis Higgins and Son Ltd, the lion passant indicating sterling silver (.925 purity), the leopard's head for the London Assay Office, and the date letter h for the year 1923. Weight: Categorized as a medium-weight silver object including wooden liner.