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Royal Air Force Silver Presentation Box

£275.00 Approx $344.18, €320.51

Code: 11725



A beautiful engine turned solid silver snuff or tobacco box of good guage, bearing the winged badge of the Royal Air Force in 9 carat gold.

This example bearing hallmarks for London 1938, with makers markings for W.H. Manton Ltd.

The gilt interior with a romantic presentation inscription to a lady called "Shelagh" in French "Je t'aime plus qu'hier, moins que demain" which roughly translates to:

"I love you more than yesterday, less than tomorrow."

Very good unpolished condition, with very minor bumps to the base.

Measuring 3.25 inches by 2 inches.