20th Jul, 2023 9:30
A silver cigarette case by John Millward Banks, Birmingham 1899, of classical form with a gilt interior, together with another similar example and three silver vesta cases, including an example by Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1894, with initials to the exterior 'AT', together with two other initialled examples, the total weight of the item 8ozt (5)
Sold for £120
A silver cigarette case by John Millward Banks, Birmingham 1899, of classical form with a gilt interior, together with another similar example and three silver vesta cases, including an example by Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1894, with initials to the exterior 'AT', together with two other initialled examples, the total weight of the item 8ozt (5)
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