Group of Seven Tobacco Boxes

Group of Seven Tobacco Boxes

circa 1930s-1940s
comprising one box by Asprey, one box by Henry Matthews and five boxes by unknown makers
silver, wood
one box impressed ASPREY/LONDON with maker's and silver hallmarks; one box impressed HM with silver hallmarks; one box impressed PV. 835 and numbered 1; one box inscribed Monsieur/Lt. Chroussanoff, signed and dated 9.I.1940 and impressed with maker's and silver hallmarks; three boxes impressed with maker's and silver hallmarks
largest box: 1 ½ x 6 ½ x 5 in. (3.8 x 16.5 x 12.7 cm)

Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition. The silver presents with faint surface scratches and light scuffing consistent with age and gentle use. The silver presents with light surface soiling and minimal tarnish which may be carefully polished at the buyer’s discretion. The interiors of six boxes are lined with wood in well-preserved condition with occasional small chips, a few fine stable hairline cracks, ink staining and soiling consistent with age and gentle use.