CAN ANYONE HELP ME IDENTIFY WHAT I HAVE, THANKS

By LADAMS5864, 29 June, 2009
Description

HELLO, I HAVE A SILVER BOX, HINGED TOP LID, ABOUT 10 INCHES LONG, 3.5 INCHES WIDE, 2 INCHES THICK, IT IS WOOD LINED INSIDE, I THINK IT DATES TO THE 1960s , IT HAS A LION ON A CROWN ON TOP AND THE FOLLOWING ON THE BOTTOM; EGW&S, IS ,THEN INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO, EPNS, C44/37...CAN YOU TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ITEM OR DIRECT ME TO SOMEONE, THANKS

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
SILVER WITH WOOD LINING INSIDE,LOOKS LIKE THERE WERE 3 WOODEN DIVIDERS AT ONE TIME, HINGED LID
Distinguishing marks
IT HAS A LION ON A CROWN ON TOP AND THE FOLLOWING ON THE BOTTOM; EGW&S, IS ,THEN INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO, EPNS, C44/37.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
ABOUT 10 INCHES LONG, 3.5 INCHES WIDE, 2 INCHES THICK,
Date Period
1960?
Weight
ABOUT 2 LBS
History
I FOUND IT IN A DUMP IN THE 1970'S
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
0
For Sale?
No
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Joesgarage585

16 years ago

What it looks like to me, is a humidor for storing tobacco products such as cigars.
EGW&S is the company E. G. Webster & Son of Brooklyn NY. The firm was in business from 1886-1928 and was purchased by International Silver Co. As for the value I am not sure

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regularfella2

16 years ago

I'd go along with describing this item as a humidor .
The EPNS means Electro-Plated Nickle-Silver .

You might consider checking out cigar-related collector forums &/or vintage tobacco items on-line , to possibly find out more specifics .

Cool little box ,LADAMS5864 .

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