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Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Four-Tier Cigar Box, London c.1912

$4,773.13
£3,495
€4,110.88
CA$6,628.68
A$7,117.55
CHF 3,829.82
MX$84,229.22
NOK 48,248.73
SEK 44,005.54
DKK 30,715.56

About the Item

Antique early 20th Century English solid silver four tier cigar box. A refined silver four-tier box designed for smoking essentials—matches in the top tier, followed by compartments for cigarettes and cigars, with a concealed ashtray in the base. Made by Wright Davies (William Frederick Wright), the piece bears an inscription beneath the second lid, noting its presentation to Alfred Fripp, “Friend of the Navy,” in commemoration of the Great War, 1914–1918. Sir Alfred Fripp served as surgeon to King Edward VII and King George V, and during the Boer War, he was instrumental in advancing field hospital systems. In 1914, he held the position of consulting surgeon to the Navy at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Rosyth and was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO). Hallmarked English solid silver (925 standard), London, year 1912 (r), Maker's mark W.W F.D (Wright Davies). CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 10 cm // 3.94 inches Width: 15 cm // 5.91 inches Depth: 8.5 cm // 3.35 inches
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D113551stDibs: LU1348245605552

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