An early 20th century silver mounted dual compartment table cigarette box.

An early twentieth century silver mounted dual compartment table cigarette box, of plain rectangular form, the central curved handle with pull up mechanism, in between twin hinged lids with engine-turned and reeded decoration surrounding vacant central cartouches, opening to reveal a wood lined interior. Hallmarked London 1915, maker's mark rubbed and distorted probably Asprey & Co Ltd. Height inclusive of handle measures 5 6/8 inches (14.7 cm). In good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The mechanism on the central ring handles opens the two hinged lids when the bar is pulled upwards, the handle can also be used to carry the box if held under the supporting bracket, in good working order, the two hinged lids also open independently and self support. The wood lining has expanded and lifted slightly on opposing sides to the interior. Maker's mark partly distorted across various sections, other hallmarks rubbed and worn but still just legible, further marked 'Asprey London' beneath the base.