Centenary snuff box

This cigarette and snuff box is being sold by Fellows in Birmingham with an estimate of £300-£400.

The catalogue descritption reads: A modern silver mounted Masonic presentational cigarette box and snuff box for Leigh Lodge No 887, each realistically modelled as a book and with further presentational inscriptions, in original fitted cases, together with a Masonic Grand Lodge 250th Anniversary Jewel. The boxes hallmarked Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1961. Height measuring 8 1/2 inches (21.5 cm) and 3 1/4 inches (8 cm). Gross weight inclusive of wooden lining to the cigarette box 44 ozt (1391 grams). (3).
Both in good overall condition. The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Cases displays significant wear and would require attention, in particular the hinge to the snuff box case. The hallmarks are clear and legible. The cigarette box is engraved `The Leigh Lodge No 887, Presented by Brethren of the Lodge to Mark its Centenary 24th January 1962` and to the spine `The Leigh Lodge No 887, 24th January 1862 to 24th January 1962`. The snuff box is engraved `The Leigh Lodge No 887 1862-1962`, and to the inside `Presented by Old Dixonian Lodge No 6037. Both the cases also display the lodge name.