An early twentieth century silver compact of rectangular form with engine turned decoration, hallmarked Robert Pringle & Sons, Birmingham, probably 1913. Together with a small silver mounted purse, monogrammed and with suspension chain and finger ring, hallmarked Chester 1915, two mother-of-pearl handled folding fruit knives, hallmarked Sheffield 1912 and 1924, and a small cigarette case with foliate scroll engraving, hallmarked Birmingham, probably 1938. Weight of compact and cigarette case 105.5 grams. (5).

All pieces in the lot display general wear including surface scratches, knocks, contact marks and some quite heavy tarnishing. Several dints are visible to the purse, compact and cigarette case. Also numerous heavier scratches and nicks. The clasp on the cigarette case requires attention as it does not close correctly. When in the closed position, a large gap is left. Slight edge losses to one of the mother of pearl handles and some wear to edges and tips of blades. Some rubbing and wear but the hallmarks are mainly clear and legible.