Antique George V Sterling Silver Tobacco Box from Percy James Finch, 1922

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A handsome early 20th-century english sterling silver tobacco box by percy james finch, hallmarked in birmingham for 1922. Crafted in … Read more A handsome early 20th-century english sterling silver tobacco box by percy james finch, hallmarked in birmingham for 1922. Crafted in solid sterling silver during the reign of george v, the piece represents a refined example of british gentleman’s accessories from the interwar period. The box is designed with a restrained and practical form, allowing the quality of the silver and its beautifully polished surface to remain the principal decorative features. Its clean proportions give the piece an understated elegance characteristic of quality british silverware of the period. Originally created for storing tobacco, boxes of this type were designed to protect their contents while being sufficiently elegant for use in a study, office or gentleman’s dressing room. Today, it can equally be appreciated as a decorative silver box for small personal objects or as part of a collection of antique smoking accessories. The precise 1922 birmingham hallmark and identifiable percy james finch maker attribution give the piece additional collecting interest. Its solid sterling silver construction further distinguishes it as a quality example of george v-period british silver. A sophisticated antique object combining practical function, understated design and traditional birmingham silversmithing. Maker: percy james finch origin: birmingham, england date: 1922 period: george v / early 20th century material: solid sterling silver type: tobacco box hallmarked ; birmingham 1922 maker's mark for ; percy james finch . Net weight of the silver content ; 125.4 grams dimensions ; 100 x 79 mm height 23 mm See less