Bidspirit auction | English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case,

English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Presentation Gift to Edwin Oakley, Birmingham 1904, Inscribed 1918 - An antique English sterling silver cigarette case with a gilt interior, bearing Birmingham hallmarks: maker’s mark W.H.H, probably attributable to W. H. Haseler Ltd, lion passant for sterling silver, Birmingham anchor and date letter e, apparently corresponding to 1904. The cover bears a presentation inscription to Edwin Oakley: “Presented to Edwin Oakley, Esq., J.P., C.A., as a souvenir of his presidency of the South Beds. Liberal Association, 1895 to 1918.” Oakley served as president of the South Bedfordshire Liberal Association for 23 years and resigned in 1918. The opposite side is engraved with the monogram EO, corresponding to his initials. The inscription appears contemporary and agrees with the historical record; the case itself was apparently made in 1904 and presented with the inscription in 1918. Dimensions: 12×8.7 cm; height: 2.5 cm. Weight: 142.3 g. Used condition, with age-related wear, scratches, tarnishing and minor imperfections; internal retaining strap remains present. Please examine the photographs for condition.