Lot 671 , A George VI Cartier silver and yellow metal mounted cigarette case, in original fitted Cartier gilt tooled leather box.

A George VI Cartier silver and yellow metal mounted cigarette case, in original fitted Cartier gilt tooled leather box, London, 1948, signed Cartier, London and numbered H6969, inscribed on inner lip rim 'MW FROM WS AFRICA 1951', 84mm, gross 4oz. Condition: A small area of very minor abrasions to the centre of the base exterior. A few very minor nicks and scratches in a few places, but otherwise in nice clean condition, commensurate with age and some use. Hallmarks, signature and numbers clear. Box has a few very minor scuff marks, but again generally clean.
Estimate £500-600


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Sold for £900