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Accession Number

NAM.1965-11-16-1

Description

Cigarette case, 1903. Silver, made by CC, hallmarked Cheste[r?], 1900-1901. Rectangular, body and lid are decorated with scrolled foliage and flora. Lid bears engraved scrolled edge cartouche inscribed, 'TO/ LT. J.A. Muirhead/ FROM/ Stanley E. Skinner/ CENTENARY SKINNERS HORSE/ 1803-1903'. With loops inside. Associated with 3rd Bengal Cavalry (Skinner's Horse).