{"product_id":"art-deco-sterling-silver-cigarette-box-1925-william-neale-sons","title":"Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Box (1925) | William Neale \u0026 Sons","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional piece of early Art Deco gentleman's desktop luxury, this solid sterling silver cigarette\/trinket box was crafted by the renowned Birmingham silversmiths William Neale \u0026amp; Sons Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating exactly to 1925, the box features a beautifully crisp, geometric engine-turned lid—a classic hallmark of the emerging Art Deco aesthetic. The lid is centered by a clean, vacant circular cartouche, perfectly ready for a personalized engraving. The sides are finished in a brilliant, mirror-polished plain silver, while the interior is completely lined with its original rich cedar wood divider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant, tactile statement piece for a modern desk, dressing table, or coffee table to store matches, jewelry, or daily keepsakes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Details \u0026amp; Hallmarks\u003cbr\u003e• Maker: William Neale \u0026amp; Sons Ltd (W.N LTD)\u003cbr\u003e• Assay Office: Birmingham, England\u003cbr\u003e• Date Letter: \"A\" (Circa 1925)\u003cbr\u003e• Purity: .925 Sterling Silver (Lion Passant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Specification Report\u003cbr\u003e• Total Weight: 254 grams (including original wood lining)\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The silver body maintains a high polish with light, age-appropriate surface wear. The hinge is tight and structurally sound, and the lid snaps shut perfectly flush, there are some dents and dings to the case as shown in the pictures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63807823675722,"sku":"ANT-26-10-05-14-43","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_9272.jpg?v=1791207586","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/art-deco-sterling-silver-cigarette-box-1925-william-neale-sons","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}