The Mixologist Betty - Antique Silver Case

Betty is a Edwardian sterling silver case originally used for cigarettes

She is a stunning sterling silver, with the loveliest  engraved work of flowers, acanthus leaves, swirls and zig-zag engine turning within which enhances the design, very skilfully done and effective work.  This being the main attraction to the case

The case of slightly rounded curved form to sit in a front jacket pocket and slim so it would be unnoticeable.

W J B are the letters monogramed on the round cartouche. 

She is a  a good weight case, structurally well formed with a pinch dent to her back which is hardly noticeable

Betty has a press hinge opening and closure and internal is gold guilt internal lining.

Maker is J.G which is Joseph Gloster

Sterling silver hallmarks Birmingham 1906

Has some minor wear commensurate with used and his age.

Don't smoke, then simply look at antiques differently and be creative with your end use.

Dimensions

Length:  8.5cm  Width: 6.5cm   Depth: 1.5cm