{"product_id":"art-deco-silver-genuine-tortoiseshell-cigarette-case-john-thompson-sons-birmingham-1926","title":"Art Deco Silver \u0026 Genuine Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case – John Thompson \u0026 Sons, Birmingham 1926","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eA particularly attractive Art Deco sterling silver and genuine tortoiseshell cigarette case, made by John Thompson \u0026amp; Sons and fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1926.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eOf square form with softly rounded corners, the case is constructed with a polished silver frame surrounding beautifully figured tortoiseshell panels to both the front and reverse. The exterior presents a wonderfully rich, deep brown colour, while opening the case reveals the remarkable translucent amber, honey and dark brown figuring of the natural tortoiseshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eThe interior retains its two original woven cigarette retaining straps, an increasingly pleasing feature to find surviving after a century of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eThe silver frame carries the maker's mark JT\u0026amp;S for John Thompson \u0026amp; Sons, together with the Birmingham assay marks and date letter for 1926. It is additionally stamped “PAT. No. 244956”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eThe tortoiseshell has been professionally tested and confirmed as genuine tortoiseshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eA stylish and unusual surviving smoking accessory from the Art Deco period, now approaching its centenary, and an attractive collector's piece in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Thompson \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eAssay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham 1926\u003cbr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver and genuine tortoiseshell\u003cbr data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 8.5cm × 8cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eGross weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69.7g\u003cbr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003ePatent:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 244956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  This item is not in the centre yet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 14","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58379803066750,"sku":"14-TTFF72","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/RVDDGRnezJ.jpg?v=1793726878","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/art-deco-silver-genuine-tortoiseshell-cigarette-case-john-thompson-sons-birmingham-1926","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}