Sterling silver hammered cigarette case – London – 1960 – J&C Vintage sterling silver cigarette case with a hand-hammered (planished) finish and clean rectangular form, characteristic of Mid-Century Modern British silver design. The interior retains the original elastic holders. Fully hallmarked with British marks: lion passant for sterling silver (.925), leopard’s head for the London assay office, date letter E for 1960, and maker’s mark J&C, attributed to Joseph & Richard Griffin Ltd. Origin: London, England Period: 1960 Weight: 74 g. Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. A classic example of mid-20th-century British silver craftsmanship.