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Antique Art Deco Silver Cigarette Card Box Casket c1930
Antique Art Deco Silver Cigarette Card Box Casket c1930
US$388.30
This is a stylish antique Art Deco sterling silver multi function item which can be a cigarette or card box, or jewellery casket. It has hallmarks for Sheffield circa 1930 and the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths and retailers Walker & Hall. The striking Art Deco design makes this casket very elegant which apart from a decorative purpose can also be very practical and would make a lovely gift. The quality and craftsmanship throughout are truly second to none. Condition: Excellent with no dings or dents. Dimensions in cm: Height 5.5 x Width 14 x Depth 9 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 3 inches Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield. The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa). Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware Ltd with Mappin & Webb and Elkington & Co. Walker and Hall Sheffield were primarily Sheffield Makers, but items with Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Marks can also be found. Our reference: 06473 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.