Engraved cigarette case sent to photographer Harold Cazneaux by William Fell, AIF Accession Number: REL29672

Description

Silver cigarette case with side hinge and spring clasp. The front is engraved with a winged man bordered below and to the right by Egyptian hieroglyphic patterns. The reverse is engraved with the words 'Souvenir from Egypt to Harold Cazneaux 10 Riley St. North Sydney From William Fell A.I.F. 1915'. Inside the case are two elastic straps on each side to hold the cigarettes in place.

Contextual Description

This case was sent to the photographer Harold Cazneaux in 1915 by William Fell, Australian Imperial Forces. Fell was Cazneaux's associate and photographic pupil.

Details

Accession Number
REL29672
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Silver plated brass
Measurement
Overall (Conservation): 80 x 85 x 20 mm
Date Made
c 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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