United Kingdom. An Engraved Silver Cigarette Case, by Ramsden & Roed, c.1930
A lovely silver cigarette case, rectangular shape with an exterior cross hatched pattern, the obverse marked Milo in silver gilt with a surmounting crown, a push clasp on the side, the interior in has been gilded, with a yellowed elastic across the base, the lid has been privately engraved “With best wishes from your “English Mother” [signed] 3rd October 1930”, interior marked with R.&R. makers mark denoting Ramsden & Roed (active 1929-1976), and silver hallmarks denoting London manufacture in 1929, measures 85mm (w) x 132mm (l) x 7mm (d), weighs 158.7 grams, light wear, clasp and hinge functional, remains in extremely fine condition.

