A Continental silver cigarette box, probably German, late 19th century the hinged lid repousse decorated with a central cartouche from which radiate rays of light, with overlaid scrolls and foliage, opening to reveal a cedar lined interior, the lid design extending to the sides of the box, on a black morocco leather inset base, marks worn, stamped ' CM' 160 gms, 5 cm high, 11.5 cm long, 9 cm deep. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE